A mass grave of at least 1, 350 persons, assumed to be Jews murdered during the Nazi occupation, has been found in the city of Kherson, Ukrainia, according to a dispatch received here today from Moscow.
The report stated that the mass grave had been found by workers in Kherson excavating a site for new construction.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
