Ninth Fort

Reconstructed Ninth Fort

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, which was constructed in the late 19th century.

During the occupation of Kaunas and the rest of Lithuania by the Soviet Union, 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.

Ninth Fort Media

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  Aerial view of the Ninth Fort

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  Kauno IX fortas

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  Monumentas IX forte nužudytų aukų atminimui 

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  inside IX Fort, Kaunas, Lithuania

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  Through this door, 62 prisoners escaped on 25 December 1943.

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  Kaunas Fortress' Ninth Fort.