The ashes of Yevhen Shtender, one of the last commanders of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, who died in Canada two years ago, were buried in Lviv. This was announced by Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi, UNN reports .
Yevhen Shtender was born on January 2, 1924. He fought in the UPA since the spring of 1943. He was a mid-level commander in the OUN-UPA. In 1956 he emigrated to Canada. Mr. Yevhen died 2 years ago, but his last wish was to be laid to rest in Ukraine. Today it has been fulfilled. May he rest in peace!
According to him, along with Yevhen Shtender, his daughter Sofia was buried today in the family grave at Lychakiv Cemetery (field #43). She died in 2016 and was also cremated.
It is reported that Yevhen Shtender's youngest daughter and family from Lviv region were present at the burial.