Mass grave containing 800 dead German soldiers discovered in Russia

A common dig that contains the remains of 800 German soldiers killed during World War II was digged during the construction work in Volgograd, southwestern Russia, the German Grave Commission said on Friday.



The discovery of the former highly competitive city, formerly known as Stalingrad, was made during the installation of aqueduct, according to the Commission.



A complete excavation will be problematic, as part of the grave is in a residential area, he added. The victory of Soviet forces in the battle of Stalingrad is considered to be an important turning point in the war. In the winter of 1942/43 about 700,000 soldiers and civilians died on both sides.



Some historians believe that more than a million people died during the battle, freezing many of them at temperatures under freezing. Many are still missing officially. It is said that the legs in the common grave belonged to soldiers who died during the winter months of 1942/43, according to the association.



The men were quickly buried in a grave that also contained animals to prevent the spread of the disease. The association has worked with Russian authorities in the region for about 25 years. When the remains are identified solely by resources and historical documents, family members are contacted.



The remains are buried again at official military cemeteries such as Rossoshka, about 40 kilometers from Volgograd. Once identified, even the newly discovered residues will arrive.