Polonne
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Polonne is a city in western Ukraine, situated on the Khomora River. Historically part of Volhynia, it was first mentioned in 996 related to Prince Volodymyr the Great. The town suffered a devastating massacre in 1648 during a Cossack raid, resulting in the deaths of thousands.
Statistics
Area
2,353.00 km²
Population
20,172