Tank Cemetery

The tank cemetery appeared in Kyiv by chance, due to negligence and underfunding. On the grounds of an operating armored vehicle plant, various military equipment was brought in for repair back in the 1990s. However, because of the unstable economic situation and lack of funds, the equipment was not repaired but simply stored on the designated site. Thus, during the years of Ukraine’s independence, one of the largest tank cemeteries was formed in Kyiv, which now has about 100 units of equipment. Most of it is still repairable, but requires funds for the repair work.

Photo from a.d-cd.net

The price of one tank, even a broken one, can reach up to 100 thousand dollars. That is why people want to get onto the site not only out of curiosity, but also out of a desire for profit. To prevent unauthorized entry and the looting of equipment, the site is under guard. And although entry is forbidden to outsiders, the guards during the day may allow access to the site; you only need to warn them in advance about photo or video recording.