**Ukraine and Poland Make Progress on Exhuming Massacre Victims**
The Ukrainian ambassador to Poland, Vasyl Bodnar, said that preparations for exhuming the remains of Polish victims of the Volyn tragedy are underway. The exhumations will begin in the spring, but the exact time will depend on the weather.
**Background on the Tragedy**
The Volyn massacres took place in 1943 during World War II. The Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) killed tens of thousands of Poles. Thousands of Ukrainians were also killed by Polish military in retaliation. This long-unresolved dispute has strained relations between Ukraine and Poland.
**Ukrainian Legislation Requires a Licensed Company**
According to Bodnar, Ukrainian legislation requires a licensed Ukrainian company to carry out the exhumations. A Polish partner for the project has been identified. While Poland is providing the majority of the funding, Ukraine is also financing part of the project.
**Other News from Ukraine**
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* Ukrainian air defense shot down 70 Russian drones across the country overnight.
* Russia has lost 847,860 troops in Ukraine since its full-scale invasion began in 2022.