Prisoner Exchange. The Coordination Headquarters reported new details about the released defenders.
Ukraine conducted the 61st exchange of prisoners of war
Ukraine conducted the 61st exchange of prisoners of war. In total, 4131 individuals have been returned who were held in Russian captivity, including military personnel, civilians, and foreign citizens. This was reported by the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War.
108 Ukrainian soldiers returned
This time, 108 soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are returning home, including 7 from the Territorial Defense, 26 from the Navy, and 3 from the Air Force. Additionally, 22 National Guards, 19 border guards, and 1 representative of the National Police were released.
Defenders of Ukrainian territory from various regions
The released soldiers defended Ukrainian territory in various regions, including Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, Sumy, and Kyiv regions. Among them are National Guards who guarded the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, defenders of Mariupol and the Azov plant, as well as Ukrainian servicemen who participated in operations in Kursk. Among the released are 47 sergeants, 69 soldiers, 16 sailors, and 18 officers.
Care and support for returned servicemen
The statement from the Coordination Headquarters states that Ukrainian servicemen will receive proper treatment, rehabilitation, and reintegration into society, as well as payments that they were supposed to receive during their captivity, and a one-time material aid.
Previous prisoner exchange
Moreover, in the previous exchange, which took place on January 15, 25 Ukrainian defenders were returned.
The released defended various directions
All returned servicemen - soldiers, sailors, and sergeants - defended various directions, including Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and Mariupol. Among the released are also civilians who were captured in Kyiv and illegally held by the Russians. The returned military personnel receive necessary treatment and rehabilitation, including representatives of the National Guard, Armed Forces of Ukraine, Navy, and State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
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