In 1943, members of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army stormed a village on the Polish-Ukrainian border, resulting in the slaughter of ethnic Poles and the rape of women. Nadiya, a 94-year-old survivor, escaped this violence by hiding in a haystack. The Ukrainian Insurgent Army, fighting against Soviet oppression, chose to partner with Nazi Germany, leading to tragic consequences. Historical narratives about these events remain polarized, affecting modern Ukrainian nationalism and leading to tensions regarding how this past is remembered and interpreted.
Nadiya recalled being hidden in a haystack during the 1943 assault by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, which slaughtered many ethnic Poles and raped women.
She emphasizes that the journey of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army was complex, and while they fought against Soviet control, their actions led to numerous ethnic Polish deaths.
The narrative of the Volyn massacre has been shaped by various perspectives and has led to tensions among today's Ukrainian nationalists and the historical truths of that period.
Nadiya recounts her childhood memories and how her parents never spoke of the massacre, influenced by Soviet repression of such histories.
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