Historical Events tagged with "sovietnavy"

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Military & Warfare

MV Struma Sinking Claims Many Lives

February 24th, 1942 83 years ago

The MV Struma, a ship carrying 791 Romanian Jewish refugees, was torpedoed by the Soviet Navy while seeking refuge. The vessel had been navigating towards Palestine but was met with a tragic fate, leading to the loss of nearly all aboard. The event highlighted the perilous journeys many refugees undertook during this turbulent period.

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