Iryna Vereshchuk: Another prisoner exchange has taken place - 41 Ukrainians are returning back home
Ministry of Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine,
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06 May 2022
18:24
Deputy Prime Minister - Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine Iryna Vereshchuk said that another exchange of prisoners had taken place.
"41 people were returned, including 11 women," the Deputy Prime Minister stressed. Among the released prisoners and hostages - 28 military and 13 civilians, including a priest.
"It is especially gratifying that today the rector of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine is among those released," Iryna Vereshchuk said.
Thus, more than 360 Ukrainians have been released so far, 72 of whom are civilians.
It should be noted that more than 1,000 civilians of Ukraine are still being held captive in russia.