Photographers shocked with pictures of freed Ukrainian captives.

Photographers Konstantin and Vlada Liberov published photos of Ukrainian soldiers who were freed from Russian captivity on August 24. 115 Ukrainian defenders returned home, among them were fighters of the National Guard, Armed Forces of Ukraine, Naval Forces, and State Border Guard Service. Ukrainian captives did not receive proper medical care.

«We cannot comment, evaluate, or tell the stories of the guys. All this will have to wait. But these photographs, we hope, will give you a better understanding of Russian captivity than any words. Therefore, exchange days should be the biggest celebration for each of us, and the return of all our guys and girls home, without exception, is the main priority, regardless of the Time it takes. This is what should unite us, not divide us», - noted in the post.

The photos show that the defenders have significantly emaciated, and many of their bodies are covered with wounds.

Recall that there are difficulties with the return of National Guard fighters «Azov» from captivity, about which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced during the forum «Ukraine 2024. Independence».

Previously, the commander of the National Guard brigade «Azov» Colonel Denys Prokopenko expressed outrage over the prisoner exchange that took place on August 24. He noted that Ukraine's Independence Day should be primarily devoted to gratitude. Gratitude to those who have given themselves to the defense of Ukraine. And not least - to those who maintained Ukraine's independence in a completely hopeless situation, acting according to orders. In full encirclement, without sufficient allocation of weapons and medications, against the superior strength of the enemy.