Update on Prisoner Exchange - Return of Ukraine's Defenders
Today marks a new phase of prisoner exchanges - the return of severely injured defenders of Ukraine.
In accordance with agreements made in Istanbul, the Coordination Headquarters for the treatment of prisoners of war, under the directive of the President of Ukraine, has returned a group of defenders who suffered serious injuries and have significant health issues.
Returning to their homeland are service members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including representatives from the Naval Forces, Ground Forces, Territorial Defense, Airborne Assault Forces, State Border Guard Service, National Guard, and the State Special Transport Service.
Among those freed today are defenders of Mariupol, who spent over three years in captivity. In addition to enlisted personnel and sergeants, officers were also successfully released.
All released defenders today have critical injuries and severe illnesses: amputated limbs, vision problems, abscesses, infections, trauma, shrapnel wounds, and chronic diseases. Some have been diagnosed with hepatitis and tuberculosis.
The returned defenders will be taken to medical facilities for necessary examinations and will be directed for further treatment and medical rehabilitation. They will receive all necessary assistance, their documents will be restored, and they will be compensated for their time in captivity.
The large-scale prisoner exchange continues. For security reasons, the exact number of released individuals will be announced after the completion of the exchange process.
The Coordination Headquarters is continuing its work, and the next phase of releasing Ukrainian captives will take place soon.
We are working to bring everyone back!
Glory to Ukraine!
