Dismantling of the grave monument to soldiers of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army in the cemetery of the village of Grushovici near Przemysl is legal.

This is stated in the official message of the Ministry of Culture of Poland.

"The dismantling of the illegally established monument took place in accordance with the current legislation. The elder's decision was made according to the law of March 8, 1990 on self-government. Thus, this action was carried out in accordance with the law, although to some representatives of the Ukrainian side this fact may be difficult to accept, especially on the eve of the anniversary of Operation Vistula, "the message says..

The department added that the Ukrainian side repeatedly sent letters with a view to regulating the legal status of the monument, which was "one of many monuments of glorification of the UPA members illegally established on the territory of Poland, which have symbolic meaning and are not related to the burial place".

"The Polish side believes that every person killed or killed as a result of wars and political repressions on the territory of Poland (like Ukraine) has the right to a dignified repose. The Ministry is open to a dialogue with the Ukrainian side on the organization of a decent burial of the Ukrainian population whose graves are located on the territory of Poland, provided that the resolution of disputes takes place in the spirit of mutual understanding and dialogue in accordance with the current legislation, "the ministry said..

As reported by the "Observer", Ukraine reacted to the dismantling of the monument in Poland.

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