Stalag 338, World War II prisoner camp in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine.
Stalag 338 was a prisoner of war camp in Kryvyi Rih that held Soviet captives during German occupation. The facility formed part of the military infrastructure used to administer the imprisoned population under harsh conditions.
The camp was established in 1941 and remained in operation until 1944 under the administration of German forces. Thousands of prisoners died within it due to starvation, disease, and the brutal working conditions imposed on the captive population.
The site serves as a reminder of wartime suffering, with local institutions keeping records and photographs from this chapter of history alive.
The site is accessible today as a historical location that visitors can explore independently, though no formal facilities are present there. Travelers should check with local museums or archives nearby to learn more about what happened at this location.
The camp sat in a region rich with iron ore deposits that held significant value for the occupier's war effort. Many prisoners were forced into labor at mining operations, making their already dire circumstances even more severe.
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