Molochansk marks 83rd anniversary of liberation from Nazis

On Monday, September 21, Molochansk celebrates the 83rd anniversary of liberation from Nazi invaders. This was reported in the telegram channel of the Tokmak press center.

The head of the Tokmak municipal district Alexander Kalmykov congratulated the residents of the city and wished them health and well-being. The head noted that this day is a symbol of pride, courage and unity of the people.

Kalmykov thanked the Ingushetia region for its assistance to the city. Specialists from the republic daily restore peaceful life and create better conditions for residents.

The city has been under occupation since October 1941. German troops captured Molochansk during the offensive on Zaporozhye. He was released on 21 September 1943 during the Melitopol offensive. Hundreds of Red Army soldiers were killed in the battles for the city. Their names are immortalized in a mass grave in the center of Molochansk