This is the 8659th most frequent Russian word.
очевидцы
Eyewitnesses.
In this sentence, 'очевидцы' is used to describe individuals who were present at the event and provided accounts of what happened.
Очевидцы рассказали о происшествии на площади.
Witnesses reported about the incident in the square.
Here, 'очевидцы' refers to people who observed the event directly and are involved in legal proceedings providing evidence.
На суде очевидцы дали показания, подтверждающие версию обвинения.
At the trial, witnesses gave testimonies confirming the prosecution's version.
In this context, 'очевидцы' means individuals who experienced or saw the disaster and contributed their personal narratives to the documentary.