15:14 23.04.2016

Over 110 Ukrainians held captive in Donbas, 12 illegally detained in Russia – SBU

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Over 110 Ukrainians held captive in Donbas, 12 illegally detained in Russia – SBU

Over 110 Ukrainians are held captive in the occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, and another 12 are illegally detained in Russian Federation, advisor of Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) Chief Yuriy Tandyt said.

"On January 6, when a number of 25 appeared for the first time, we were considering a 25-for-36 swap formula with the representatives of OSCE. However, as a result of the stance of 'puppets', which now are in Donetsk and Luhansk, this formula started to change. We have huge patience, and we're ready to the formula offered by that side. The main thing this won't be another hoax staged by Moscow, which in fact governs Donetsk and Luhansk. We're preparing for an operation, and the number of liberated prisoners is growing," Tandyt said on air with Hromadske TV.

According to Tandyt, over 110 hostages are kept on the occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

Besides, 12 persons are illegally detained in Russia.

As reported, PACE resolution, which was adopted on April 21, said that according to the SBU, 123 persons remain in captivity of separatists and 693 remain missing. "However, these figures don't embrace all people, who have been captured by separatists on the occupied territories, and their relatives often are afraid of telling Ukrainian authorities about the fact of captivity," the resolution said.

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