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Moshchun

A small village that became a stronghold for the defense of Kyiv

About the locality

The project team started digitizing the territories destroyed by the war from Kyiv region, in particular - the first drone surveys were set up in the village of Moshchun in Bucha district.
This village is one of the first to be found on the way out of Kyiv, and in March 2022 it became a stronghold of the capital's defense. Due to active military actions, Moshchun was almost completely destroyed and is now one of the most destroyed localities in Kyiv region.

724

people

2000

buildings destroyed

1597

shell craters

$37.3 mln

total losses

After
Before

"Moshchun could become a gateway for the enemy on the way to Kyiv. However, our soldiers showed brilliant military skills. Ukrainian defenders destroyed bridges and pontoon crossings, preventing the enemy from advancing. They held Moshchun. And this is how they protected Kyiv. "

Source: Facebook profile of The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Valerii Zaluzhny

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