Following another exchange of prisoners, Ukraine has brought home 32 servicemen and the body of Israeli national Dmytro Fialka from Russian captivity, Ukrainian presidential chielf of staff Andriy Yermak has said.
"Our people are home. Today, we held another exchange of prisoners. We managed to recover 32 of our soldiers and the body of Israeli Dmytro Fialka. Among the released are officers, sergeants and soldiers of the Armed Forces. All of them were in places where fierce fighting was taking place. Many of these people were considered missing," Yermak said on Facebook.
He added that each prisoner has his own story. In particular, Dmytro Fialka had lived in Ukraine for the last two years, worked as a children's football coach at the Dynamo Lviv club.
"He fought for Ukraine, it was here that he met his love - a girl with whom he had children. He went to the front as a volunteer," Yermak said.
He also noted that today a private who served together with his elder brother was released from captivity.
"His brother was killed before his own eyes, and his younger brother was captured on the same day. The elder brother is survived by his wife and two daughters. Indescribable pain and sadness," Yermak said.
According to him, the liberated servicemen are now undergoing medical examination.
"We are bringing people home. And we will recover everyone. We will fight for every Ukrainian. After all, our people are our most valuable treasure. And we will win. There is no doubt about it," Yermak added.