Ukraine returned 45 more of its military from Russian captivity, head of the presidential office Andriy Yermak said. There are three women among the liberated Ukrainians.

" These are 42 defenders and three defenders of Azovstal. All of them are National Guardsmen from a unit created 9 years ago on the shores of Azov. 35 privates and sergeants, 10 officers,” said Yermak.

According to the head of the OPU, among the released Ukrainians there are those who got married to Azovstal during the defense of Mariupol.

Also released was a Ukrainian defender who was held captive by the Russians 2.5 years before the full-scale invasion.. He got there during the Shirokinsk operation. Later, the defender was released and he immediately returned to the unit. He was captured again at Azovstal and is returning home today.

“Ukrainians are our greatest value. We continue to fulfill the task of President Volodymyr Zelensky " Glory to Ukrainian heroes! We are happy that you are at home.! "

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Recall that on April 26, another exchange of prisoners took place.. 42 soldiers returned from Russian captivity - 36 privates and sergeants, as well as six officers. Among them are border guards, national guardsmen and sailors.. On that day, two Ukrainian civilians were also fired..