Ukraine Brings Back 150 More Defenders From Russian Captivity
On 5 February, Ukraine returned 150 of its soldiers from Russian captivity, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on social media.
‘Today is a good day for all of us. We are returning 150 of our defenders from Russian captivity. These are soldiers, sergeants, officers. Soldiers of the Navy, who were captured in Mariupol and Zaporizhzhia region, the Air Force, the Air Assault and Land Forces, the National Guard, border guards, terrorist fighters, and a police officer.’
According to Zelenskyy, all the soldiers are from different frontline areas. Some of them had been in captivity for more than two years.
‘And today for them and their families is a day that means more than years of waiting. It is a real happiness to see them at home, alive and free. I thank everyone who is working to bring our people back. I am grateful to our partners, in particular the UAE, and those who support us on this path. We are working to return everyone,’ the Ukrainian leader wrote.