OUR Ukraine protected release 106 soldiers who was captured during the exchange of prisoners of war with Russiaannounced Andrey GermakHead of the Office of the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky.

Soldiers included eight officerscaptured in a ruined city in eastern Ukraine Bahamutwhich Russia is said to have captured, but where the Kyiv military says a small area is still under their control.

“These are warriors from Bahamut, 8 officers and 98 soldiers and sergeants. They fought for Bakhmut and staged a raid that prevented the enemy from advancing deep into our East,” Yermak said.

“Each of them is a hero of our state. Many of those who returned from captivity were considered missing. Their relatives have gone through a difficult time,” said Andriy Yermak.

The oldest of the exchanged Ukrainians – 59 years old, the youngest is 21 years old.

There was no immediate update on it how many Russian soldiers returned from Ukraine during a prisoner exchange

This was reported by the intelligence service of the Ukrainian military. 2430 Ukrainians released during the exchange of prisoners of war, including 139 civilians.

The coordinating headquarters of Ukraine, responsible for the exchange of prisoners of war, said that 98 repatriates are serving in the armed forces of Ukraine, including 21 members of the territorial defense. 7 border guards and a serviceman of the state special transport service also returned.

“At least seven rescued defenders have various injuries, from bullets and shrapnel, burns and fractures, while they develop chronic diseases. Three bodies were also repatriated: two foreigners and one Ukrainian.”

The Russian Defense Ministry did not comment on the information about the exchange of prisoners.

Sources: APE-MPE, Reuters, BBC (Russian service), Novaya Gazeta Europe.