Next POW exchange has been held, thanks to which 144 Ukrainian defenders returned home. This is the largest prisoner swap since the onset of the full-scale russian invasion. Of the 144 released, 95 are Azovstal defenders. Among them 43 are servicemen with the Azov Regiment.

Fifty-nine servicemen released in the effort represent the National Guard; 30 – the Navy of Ukraine; 28 – the Armed Forces of Ukraine; 17 – the State Border Guard Service; nine – Territorial Defence forces; and one – National Police of Ukraine.

Of these, 23 are officers and 69 are NCOs. The oldest of the released is 65, the youngest is 19.

Most of the released Ukrainians have sustained serious wounds: gunshot and shrapnel wounds, explosive injuries, burns, fractures, and amputations. All of them are now receiving appropriate emergency medical and psychological care.

The Coordination Headquarters continues its work toward ensuring the return of all Ukrainian defenders from russian captivity.

Glory to Ukraine!