Turiisk
Rural locality in Volyn Oblast, Ukraine From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rural locality in Volyn Oblast, Ukraine From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Turiisk (Ukrainian: Турійськ) is a rural settlement in Volyn Oblast, western Ukraine. It is located in the historic region of Volhynia. It is located in Kovel Raion. Population: 5,808 (2022 estimate).[1]
Turiisk
Турійськ | |
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Location in Volyn Oblast | |
Coordinates: 51°05′N 24°32′E | |
Country | Ukraine |
Oblast | Volyn Oblast |
Raion | Kovel Raion |
Hromada | Turiisk settlement hromada |
Population (2022) | |
• Total | 5,808 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
During World War II, in 1942,[2] Jews of the village were murdered by an Einsatzgruppen assisted by auxiliary police in a mass execution.[3][4]
Until 26 January 2024, Turiisk was designated urban-type settlement. On this day, a new law entered into force which abolished this status, and Turiisk became a rural settlement.[5]
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