Russia returned the bodies of 1000 fallen defenders of Ukraine: among them 5 captives

According to glavcom.ua: Today, August 19, 1,000 bodies were brought to Ukraine from Russia, which, according to the Russian side, are Ukrainian defenders. This is reported by

Glavkom

citing the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War.

Among those brought are the bodies of 5 Ukrainian servicemen who died in Russian captivity and were included in the lists of 'seriously wounded and seriously ill' for exchange, according to the agreements reached in Istanbul.

Expertise and identification of bodies

Also among those transported are the bodies of fighters from various directions. Law enforcement agencies will soon conduct expertise to identify the deceased. Currently, Ukraine has already returned the bodies of 1000 fallen;

According to the coordination headquarters, the Russian side claims that these bodies belong to citizens of Ukraine. Law enforcement has already conducted all necessary expertise and identified the transported bodies.

By returning the bodies of fallen Ukrainian defenders from Russia, Ukraine continues to do everything possible to bring its fellow citizens home and ensure them due respect and identification. Expertise and final establishment of the identities of the deceased are expected soon, so that their families can pay their last respects.