A total of 193 Ukrainian troops are returning home as part of a prisoner exchange, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X, Report informs.
"They include servicemembers of the Armed Forces, National Guard, Border Guard Service, the National Police, and the State Special Transport Service. They defended Ukraine on various fronts. Among them are those against whom Russia has initiated criminal proceedings, as well as the wounded," Zelenskyy wrote.
He added, "It is important that exchanges are taking place and that our people are returning home. I thank everyone working to make these exchanges possible – every unit on the frontline that ensures the replenishment of the exchange fund for Ukraine."
Zelenskyy said he was "grateful to all partners who are helping in this effort."