"Sisters of Khatyn": The Nazis in Belarus burned 288 villages and hamlets together with inhabitants

According to updated data, during the Great Patriotic War Nazis destroyed more than 12,300 settlements. The main blow came to the Vitebsk Region. The region took an unprecedented blow of the "fascist fist".

New names of the "sisters of Khatyn" became known. The Nazis purposefully burned 288 villages and hamlets with their inhabitants. Most of them were also - located in Vitebsk Region. And even these data are not final.

By the decree of the President, the most courageous Belarusian towns were awarded a pennant "For courage and fortitude during the war. There are 36 of them in total. 9 of them were added to the list in February this year.