Ukraine returns 277 soldiers from Russian captivity. VIDEO+PHOTOS
Today, on 19 April, Ukraine returned another 277 defenders from Russian captivity.
This was announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Censor.NET reports.
"Our men at home is one of the best news there is. Another 277 soldiers have returned home from Russian captivity," the statement said.
As noted, they include soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard of Ukraine, the State Special Transport Service and border guards. They defended Mariupol and other areas in Donetsk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia and Luhansk regions.
"I thank everyone who made this return of our people possible. I am especially grateful to the United Arab Emirates for mediation," the President said.
Zelenskyy added that since the beginning of the full-scale war, 4,552 people - soldiers and civilians - have been returned home from Russian captivity.
"We remember everyone who is in captivity. We are looking for everyone who may be there. We have to bring everyone back," he added.
