Ukraine Brings Home 103 Soldiers in Latest Prisoner Exchange With Russia
Ukraine returned 103 servicemembers from Russian captivity, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced, UATV English reports, citing the President's social media. "Today, 103 Ukrainian soldiers are returning home from Russian captivity," Zelenskyy said. Photo: president.gov.ua The released soldiers served in the Armed Forces, the State Border Guard Service, and the National Guard, and had defended…
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the return of 103 Ukrainian servicemembers held captive in Russia. The released soldiers were serving in the Armed Forces, State Border Guard Service, and National Guard, and had fought in various regions including Mariupol and the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Dnipro, and Sumy directions.
Zelenskyy praised their courage, stating it enables the recovery of more Ukrainian prisoners. He also expressed deep concern for those still held captive and reiterated the ongoing efforts to bring all Ukrainian soldiers home. Among the released were individuals ranging in age from 26 to 59, including those with severe injuries and illnesses.
Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets confirmed this. Presidential Office Head Kyrylo Budanov acknowledged the crucial role played by the US and UAE in facilitating the prisoner exchange.
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