Zelenskyy: Almost half of 207 released prisoners are defenders of Mariupol
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that almost half of the 207 Ukrainian military personnel released today from Russian captivity are defenders of Mariupol.
"Today we managed to free 207 more Ukrainians from Russian captivity. 180 privates and sergeants. 27 officers. Almost half are defenders of Mariupol," he said in a video address on Wednesday.
Among them, according to Zelenskyy, are members of the Armed Forces, the National Guard, the National Police, and border guards.
The head of state also said Ukraine and Russia have already carried out 50 prisoner exchanges since the start of a full-scale war.
"In total, 3,035 people were returned. And we will do everything to return each and every one. We have not forgotten about anyone. We are looking for every name," the president said.
As reported, on Wednesday, January 31, Ukraine and Russia conducted the second exchange of prisoners of war since the beginning of the year.
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