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War graves in Reinickendorf: unknown people smear with Z and RUS!
In the Berlin district of Reinickendorf, 67 war graves were daubed with political symbols, prompting state security to investigate.
War graves in Reinickendorf: unknown people smear with Z and RUS!
On Thursday night, 67 war graves in the municipal cemetery in Reinickendorf were allegedly smeared with paint. According to the district office, 66 graves on Humboldtstrasse were marked with a purple “Z”, while one large grave was marked with the letters “RUS”. These graffiti occur in a particularly sensitive context, as the “Z” is linked to the Russian attack forces in Ukraine. The period of the crime is estimated to be within the last 24 hours, which makes the investigation even more difficult rbb24.
In response to the incidents, the Reinickendorf district office has filed a criminal complaint for damaging property that is harmful to the public. In addition, the state security agency has taken over the investigation to clarify the background and those responsible for this crime.
Reactions and measures
District mayor Emine Demirbüken-Wegner (CDU) expressed sharp criticism of the incidents and described the graffiti as an attack on basic democratic values and the dignity of the deceased. She emphasized that cemeteries are places of remembrance and peace that should not be used for political messages or hate abuse. Your appeal is directed at the public to counteract such tendencies Volksstimme.
The smeared gravestones should be cleaned as quickly as possible, but this must wait until the police release the crime scene. The district office has announced that it will cover the costs of cleaning.
The incidents in Reinickendorf highlight increasing political extremism and the instrumentalization of historical sites in current conflicts. Society is faced with the challenge of dealing with such problems Product information