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Ukraine, Poland Exhume 50+ Victims, Many Children; Tusk Announces Memorial

8/3/2026

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Ukraine and Poland began joint exhumations at the Volyn massacre site near Ostrivky on July 28 2026.
More than 50 remains have been uncovered, with 30-40 percent identified as children, according to IPN deputy president Karol Polejowski.
Anthropologist Olga Mineiko said the bodies were dumped disorderly and likely driven barefoot without belongings.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced a national memorial, saying the exhumations aim to ease tensions.

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Ukraine and Poland began joint exhumations at the Volyn massacre site near Ostrivky on July 28 2026.
More than 50 remains have been uncovered, with 30-40 percent identified as children, according to IPN deputy president Karol Polejowski.
Anthropologist Olga Mineiko said the bodies were dumped disorderly and likely driven barefoot without belongings.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced a national memorial, saying the exhumations aim to ease tensions.