New memorial in Ostrava honors victims of 1944 bombing

A new memorial was unveiled on Thursday in Ostrava-Zábřeh to honor the victims of the heaviest bombing of Ostrava during World War II. On August 29, 1944, 400 American bombers targeted industrial facilities, but many bombs hit residential areas, resulting in over 400 civilian deaths. The 2.5-meter-tall memorial, created by Ostrava sculptor Lukáš Dvorský, is made of special steel that will develop a uniform rusty appearance over time. Located near the "V Troskách" street, the memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the devastation caused by the bombing, which destroyed 123 buildings and damaged 1,500 more.