Ukraine resumes Volhynia massacre exhumations; Poland's president seeks ban on UPA flag
Ukraine has resumed exhumations of Volhynia massacre victims starting July 13, while Poland's president proposes banning the flag of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). Polish archaeologists estimate that a newly discovered mass grave in Ostrivky holds about 350 people.
Ukraine has begun exhuming victims of the Volhynia massacre, with operations underway since July 13. The effort aims to uncover the full scale of the tragedy that occurred during World War II. Simultaneously, Poland's president has called for a ban on the flag of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), which he views as a symbol associated with the bloody events in Volhynia.
Polish archaeologists involved in the investigation believe that a mass grave recently discovered in the village of Ostrivky contains the remains of approximately 350 individuals. This site is one of many where search teams are working to locate and identify victims who perished in the 1943–1944 conflicts.
The exhumations are conducted by Ukrainian and Polish specialists, aiming to achieve historical justice. The proposed ban on the UPA flag continues to spark debate in both countries, as the symbol represents a struggle for national freedom for some Ukrainians, while for many Poles it evokes memories of ethnic cleansing.
