In Kyiv, the process of identifying those who were returned during two exchanges with Russia has already begun. This was announced by the former commander of the Azov regiment Maxim Zhorin.

There have already been two exchanges of the bodies of the dead: the first according to the formula "

According to Zhorin, all the bodies of the dead are now in Kyiv, the process of identification begins. Among the dead, who have already been changed, about a third are “Azov”. There are also bodies of fighters from all units: marines, police, SBU, border guards. You can understand this through clothing and chevrons, but most bodies cannot be recognized visually..

The patronage service of Azov is actively involved in speeding up and facilitating this procedure, said the ex-commander of the regiment. Forensics will be needed to identify the bodies, which could take several months, he suggests..

“It is very important to say that almost the same number of bodies need to be returned. Almost the same number of bodies are in Mariupol, and processes are ongoing, negotiations are underway to further exchange and return them home.. We must return absolutely all the bodies and we will work on it, ”Zhorin emphasized..