Other events in Baltic States

The remains of 145 Soviet soldiers have been discovered in Pampali county, Saldus region, in western Latvia, according to a Facebook post by a non-governmental organization called The Search Unit "Legend", informs LETA.

The workers employed in road renovation in the area accidentally discovered the remains few days ago and contacted the organization.

The organization's representatives dug out the remains of 145 Soviet soldiers. They also found five orders and medals, which will help to identify at least five of the bodies.

The organization said it was not the first such discovery in the given location. Fifteen years ago remains of 140 soldiers were found in the same area but on the other side of the road.

The purpose of the Search Unit "Legend" is to look for the World War II graves, to recover and to identify the bodies for subsequent reburial and to find, to restore and to put on display old military equipment.