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Murder story of Gornostayevka Jews in the Dobryanka Area
Murder Site
Dobryanka Area
Ukraine (USSR)
On November 13, 1941 20 Jews from Gornostayevka and Dobryanka were shot in the area of the latter village. According to some German sources, the shooting was carried out by the German 416th Reserve Battalion or by the 202nd Replacement Brigade, which was attached to the 62nd Infantry Division, as revenge for the killing of a single German soldier.
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German Reports / Romanian Reports
German Reports from Gornostayevka
Daily Report to the Army Group Area South Ia/Ib from 13.11 ... In the area of Gornostayevka (35 kilometers south of Gomel) 20 Jews were shot and 5 Jewish houses were burned down as punishment for a raid...
YVA TR.2 / JM/2102
Dobryanka Area
Murder Site
Ukraine (USSR)
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