52 defenders of Ukraine were released, October 29

On October 28, 2022, another transfer of captives took place between Ukraine and the russian federation, as a result of which 52 Ukrainian fighters were released.

Among released - are those, who were captured by the occupiers on Zmiyinyi Island and at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, in Mariupol, on “Azovstal” plant, in Kharkiv Oblast, Donetsk Oblast, and Buch in Kyiv Oblast.

Soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Naval Forces of Ukraine, the State Border Guard Service, the Territorial Defense Forces, National Guard, as well as civilians, have returned home.

The oldest released soldier is 56 and the youngest is 19.

The National Information Bureau, together with the Ministry of Reintegration, provides the support to the released defenders, including prepared basic necessities, along with instructions how to restore documents and obtaining the financial assistance from the Government.

The release of captives took place through the common efforts of the Office of the President, the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War, the Security Service of Ukraine, Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and other government departments.

Our country is doing everything possible to bring every hostage of war back home.