Ninth Fort

Aerial view of the Ninth Fort
Reconstructed Ninth Fort
Monument for the victims

The Ninth Fort (Lithuanian: Devintas Fortas) is a stronghold in the northern part of Šilainiai elderate, Kaunas, Lithuania. It is a part of the Kaunas Fortress, built in the late 19th century. During the Soviet occupation, the fort was used as a prison and way-station for prisoners being transported to labour camps. After the occupation of Lithuania by Nazi Germany, the fort was used as a place of execution for Jews, captured Soviets, and others.[1]

  1. ^ "Kaunas' 9th Fort Museum". muziejai.lt. Retrieved 11 November 2012.