Lost lives and millions spent: the cemetery of russian missiles in Kharkiv

Each Russian missile that strikes Ukraine costs a million dollars — and claims a life.

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Kharkiv has suffered relentless attacks from cruise missiles, ballistic weapons, multiple rocket launchers, and artillery shells. The impact goes far beyond physical damage — it leaves behind broken lives, deep trauma, and communities in ruins.

The so-called “missile cemetery” in Kharkiv is a grim archive of this destruction. It contains fragments of Russian ammunition meticulously collected and documented by Ukrainian law enforcement. These remnants serve as direct evidence of Russian war crimes.

Every missile part stored here has a number, a case, and a story. In the future, these materials will support proceedings in international courts, helping bring Russia to justice for its actions in Ukraine.

The Kharkiv missile cemetery is not just a physical space — it’s a testimony to Ukrainian resilience and a demand for accountability.

Photos: Nikita Hryva and Danylo Dubchak

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