Poroshenko: Another 73 Ukrainian Soldiers Released from Captivity

Transfer of the released has taken place near Konstiantynivka, 60 km south of Donetsk.

President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko announced this in his Twitter.

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"Another 73 soldiers of our troops have been freed from captivity in Donetsk. Another 73 families will soon meet their loved ones," Poroshenko wrote.

This information was confirmed by Daria Morozova, a representative of the terrorist organization DPR, who said that the exchange of prisoners according to the "73 for 73" agreement was held near Konstiantynivka, 60 km south of Donetsk, ITAR-TASS reported.

Earlier, five more prisoners were released: 4 soldiers and 1 volunteer