Mogilev celebrates 72nd anniversary of liberation from Nazi invaders

28 июня 2016

Belarus will mark its Independence Day on 3 July. Today, Mogilev is celebrating the 72nd anniversary of its liberation from Nazi invaders. On 28 June, 1944, the 1,103rd day of the war, an enemy garrison was defeated in the city. 28 Soviet soldiers received the title of the Hero of the Soviet Union for their heroism and courage in the Mogilev operation. 21 units that distinguished themselves during with the liberation of the city were awarded honorary titles.

Besides, on this day the Soviet troops liberated Osipovichi, Starye Dorogi, Klichev, Krugloye, Krupki, Lepel and Bykhov.