Historical Events tagged with "sarny"

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Military & Warfare

Sarny Massacre Begins Amidst Violence

August 27th, 1942 82 years ago

On August 27, 1942, a coordinated attack in Sarny, Ukraine, resulted in mass executions carried out by German forces in collaboration with Ukrainian nationalists. Jewish residents, among others, were targeted and killed in the streets as part of broader ethnic cleansing efforts during World War II. The operation marked a significant escalation in the violence in the region, reflecting the brutal policies implemented by the Axis powers against perceived enemies. Many families were devastated, and neighborhoods were left in despair due to the atrocities witnessed.

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