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Ukraine receives 1,200 bodies of dead Ukrainian soldiers, Kyiv says

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Posted on June 14, 2025

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KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine has received 1,200 bodies of its soldiers killed in the war with Russia, Ukrainian officials responsible for exchanging prisoners of war said on Saturday. The prisoner exchange

Ukraine Receives 1,200 Bodies of Fallen Soldiers from Russia

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine has received 1,200 bodies of its soldiers killed in the war with Russia, Ukrainian officials responsible for exchanging prisoners of war said on Saturday.

The prisoner exchange coordination committee said in a statement on the Telegram that the return of the bodies was part of the agreements reached by Ukraine and Russia during their talks in Istanbul earlier this month.

(Reporting by Pavel Polityuk; Editing by Toby Chopra)

Key Takeaways

  • Ukraine received 1,200 bodies of soldiers from Russia.
  • The exchange is part of talks held in Istanbul.
  • Ukrainian officials managed the prisoner exchange.
  • The bodies were returned as per agreements with Russia.
  • The announcement was made via Telegram.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many bodies of Ukrainian soldiers were returned?
Ukraine has received 1,200 bodies of its soldiers killed in the war with Russia.
What was the purpose of the body return?
The return of the bodies was part of the agreements reached by Ukraine and Russia during their talks.
Who reported the body exchange?
Ukrainian officials responsible for exchanging prisoners of war reported the body exchange.
When was the body exchange announced?
The announcement regarding the return of the bodies was made on Saturday.
Where were the agreements for the body exchange made?
The agreements for the body exchange were reached during talks in Istanbul.

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