'Every fallen hero will be found' — Kyiv to speed up identification of fallen Ukrainians, Budanov says
While over 26,000 bodies and remains have been repatriated to Ukraine, "a significant portion" remain unidentified, Presidential Office Head Kyrylo Budanov said.
Ukraine is taking steps to expedite the identification process for the remains of fallen soldiers and civilians repatriated from Russia, according to Presidential Office Head Kyrylo Budanov. Over 26,000 bodies and remains have been returned since efforts increased following peace talks in early 2025, but a significant portion remains unidentified, causing families to live in uncertainty for extended periods.
To address this, an interagency organization will be established to review forensic departments' work and facilitate additional international resources for DNA analysis. The government will also adopt necessary legal and regulatory decisions to speed up identification procedures. Budanov emphasized that bureaucratic delays and violations of regulations in the forensic examination system are unacceptable, stating that every fallen hero will be found and properly honored.
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