Stryzhavka

Stryzhavka (Ukrainian Стрижавка ; Russian Стрижавка / Strischawka, polish Strzyżawka ) is a city in the Vynnytsya oblast in Ukraine. The population is 9 000 inhabitants.

History

The town is founded in 1552. Before the war, there was a significant Jewish population. In January 10, 1942, 227 Jews from the village are murdered by an Einsatzgruppen. The next day, 12 Jews are also shot in a mass execution. A memorial is built on the site of the massacre.[1]

In June 1942, the Werwolf (Wehrmacht HQ) is built with forced labor.

References

  1. ↑ http://yahadmap.org/#village/stryzhavka-vinnytsia-ukraine.287

Coordinates: 49°18′37″N 28°28′51″E / 49.3103°N 28.4808°E / 49.3103; 28.4808

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