In two former villages in Volyn, exhumations of those killed in 1943 will be conducted for the second time
Kyiv • UNN
Exhumation works are starting in Volyn for the reburial of residents of the former villages of Ostrovky and Volya Ostrovetska, who died during the Volyn tragedy. The works will last until August 7, in fulfillment of Ukrainian-Polish agreements.
On July 13, exhumation works will begin on the territory of the former villages of Ostrovky and Volya Ostrovetska in the Volyn region for the reburial of residents of these villages who died during the Volyn tragedy. This is reported by the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory (UINP), informs UNN.
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It is noted that the work will last until August 7 in fulfillment of the agreements reached as a result of the activities of the Ukrainian-Polish working group on national memory.
We emphasize that shared memory and readiness for understanding bring our peoples together in the name of common values based on Christian tradition, respect for human rights, good neighborliness in Europe, and resistance to Russian imperialism
The UINP added that from April 20 to 30, search works were already carried out on the territory of the former villages of Ostrovky and Volya Ostrovetska. According to the results of research at the locations "Volya Ostrovetska 1", "Ostrovky 1" and "School", signs of burial sites and human remains were found. At other locations, no signs of burial sites or human remains were found.
Recall
The presidents of Poland and Ukraine at a meeting within the framework of the NATO summit were unable to resolve historical issues, in particular regarding the UPA. Nawrocki stated that the emotions of Poles regarding the "Volyn genocide" are not subject to discussion.