“To recognize the Ukrainian Insurgent Army as a belligerent party in the Second World War, and its veterans as fighters for the freedom and independence of Ukraine on the territory of the oblast” – this draft decision was proposed for consideration during the next session of the Volyn Oblast Council by the standing commission of the oblast council and the working group of the Volyn Oblast State Administration on preparing materials regarding the granting of Second World War veteran status to participants in the national liberation struggle in Ukraine, the Western Information Corporation was told in the press service of the Volyn Oblast State Administration. If the deputies approve this document, UPA combatants and disabled persons will receive benefits in accordance with Articles 12 and 13 of the Law of Ukraine “On the Status of War Veterans and Guarantees of Their Social Protection,” and financing of expenditures for the implementation of the provisions of the decision will be carried out at the expense of local budget funds.
Volyn Regional Council will decide the status of UPA soldiers.
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