Ukraine and Russian-backed forces in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region agreed to a prisoner swap on Monday that resulted in the release of more than 200 people who had been detained by the opposing force.
The Ukrainians secured the release of 108 women, both military and civilian, the president’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, said on social media. A dozen civilians were among the returning Ukrainians.“It was a very nerve-wracking exchange,” Yermak added.
Mothers and daughters. Their relatives have been waiting for them to come back. 37 Azovstal evacuees, 11 officers, 85 privates and NCOs. pic.twitter.com/6wIjS2ouJe The two sides have agreed to multiple prisoner swaps over the course of the war, including as recently as last week, when 20 Russian soldiers returned home, according to Russian state media outlet Pravda. Monday's swap is the largest since Sept. 21, when 215 prisoners of war, including 124 officers, were returned from Russian captivity.
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