Memorial on the 4-4 bis coal mine, Memorial site at coal mine in Kalinin Raion, Donetsk, Ukraine.
The Memorial on the 4-4 bis coal mine is a remembrance site near Donetsk, in Ukraine, dedicated to victims of World War II. It stands directly at the former mine shaft and includes information panels and commemorative markers placed across the grounds.
During the German occupation between 1941 and 1943, the mine shaft was used as a site for mass executions of civilians and prisoners of war. After the war, the site was turned into a place of remembrance to mark what had happened there.
The site sits on the grounds of a former coal mine, giving it a character unlike most memorials. Visitors can still see traces of the old mining structures alongside the commemorative markers.
The grounds are open to visitors and can be explored on foot without restrictions. As this is a site marking the deaths of war victims, a respectful and quiet approach is expected.
The mine shaft itself remains visible at the center of the memorial, rather than being covered or removed. This means the physical place where the killings occurred is still present and part of the visit.
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