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Second phase of search operations in Puzhnyky concludes without finding mass graves

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Posted Jun 26, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-26-0900
Second phase of search operations in Puzhnyky concludes without finding mass graves

The second phase of search operations in Puzhnyky, Ternopil region, has concluded without the discovery of mass graves, which were sought for residents believed to have perished during the Soviet era.

The second phase of search operations in Puzhnyky, Ternopil region, has concluded without the discovery of mass graves. The expedition aimed to locate the remains of former residents believed to have perished during the Soviet era. Alina Kharlamova, an archaeologist from the specialized institution "Volyn Antiquities" and a member of the Polish-Ukrainian expedition, confirmed the outcome. Despite extensive efforts, no mass burial sites were identified during this stage of the work. Sources: Громадське

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