95 defenders of “Azovstal” in Mariupol returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity

“Another exchange of prisoners of war took place, thanks to which 144 Ukrainian defenders returned home. This is the largest exchange since the beginning of a full-scale Russian invasion. 95 of the 144 released from captivity are “Azovstal” defenders. Among them are 43 servicemen of the Azov Regiment,” the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported.

Most of the released Ukrainians have serious injuries: gunshot and shrapnel wounds, explosive injuries, burns, fractures, and amputations of limbs. They all receive appropriate emergency medical and psychological care, as said in the report.