A new burial site for fallen soldiers will be set up in Lviv at Honorary Burials Field No. 87, located on Pasichna Street. Currently, there are only 20 available spots left in the existing burial area of the Lychakiv Cemetery. This was reported by the Lviv City Council.
Previously, this area was known as the Hill of Glory, where Russian and Soviet soldiers who died in World War I and II were buried.
Now, this area will become the sector of Honorary Burials Field No. 87, which is easily accessible from the current burial site on Mechnikov Street.
"We have worked hard to give this area a new meaning. The war continues, and our duty is to ensure a dignified burial for every defender," stated Yevhen Boyko, executive committee manager of the Lviv City Council.
Lviv’s chief architect, Anton Kolomeitsev, explained that the new burial site has a unique topographical resource: it is the only flat area nearby suitable for such a sector.
Additionally, the city is working on creating a future citywide military memorial cemetery that will align with global practices of honoring military personnel.
"Such cemeteries worldwide remain operational even after the war ends. They are places for burying not only those who died in battle but also all veterans who passed away peacefully or for other reasons. This is standard in countries that honor their defenders and ensure their memory for generations to come," the city council emphasized.