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Orša Montage (2017)
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In July 1941, the Katyusha multiple rocket launcher was used for the first time near Orsha.

Orsha
Belarus
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Orsha

Belarus

Country
Belarus
Population
117.0K
Coordinates
54.51, 30.42
1007th most populous city in the world

Orsha is a city in Vitebsk Region, Belarus. It is situated on the fork of the Dnieper River and Arshytsa River, and it serves as the administrative center of Orsha District. As of 2025, it has a population of 101,662.

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