Search and Exhumation of WWII Polish Army Remains Started in Lviv

On August 4, a joint Ukrainian-Polish expedition began search and exhumation work in Lviv on the territory of the former cemetery in Zboishcha for the reburial of the remains of Polish Army soldiers, The Gaze reports, citing the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine.

The soldiers who died in 1939 during the heroic defense of Lviv from German troops represented various nationalities.

The search and exhumation work is being carried out as part of bilateral cooperation between Ukraine and Poland, aimed at gaining a deeper understanding of their shared history and honoring the memory of those who died, which is an important step towards preserving cultural heritage and strengthening friendly relations between the two nations.

Deputy Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine Andrii Nadzhos emphasized that preparations for the expedition were made possible thanks to the persistent efforts of both countries.

“Remembering the victims of World War II is not just about the past, it is about our values today: dignity, mutual respect, and the ability to engage in dialogue. Ukrainian-Polish cooperation is an example of how joint efforts help both nations restore historical memory and justice," Andrii Nadzhos noted.

Yevhen Boiko, the executive committee manager of the Lviv City Council, said that the cemetery existed until the 1960s and was finally liquidated in 1987. In the 1990s, a symbolic wooden cross was erected on this site with an inscription in Polish: “To the soldiers of the Polish army who fell in defense of their homeland in September 1939.”

The exhumation work is expected to continue until August 30.

As The Gaze reported earlier, Ukraine has allowed Poland to conduct the exhumation of the remains of Polish soldiers buried in the city of Lviv in the west of the country.