Ukraine has returned the bodies of 64 fallen Ukrainian defenders, the Coordination HQ for the Treatment of POWs reports.
"Today the Ukrainian side managed to return the bodies (remains) of 64 fallen (deceased) Ukrainian defenders to the territory controlled by the Government of Ukraine," the statement said.
The operation was carried out with the assistance and direct participation of representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross.
The bodies (remains) of combatants killed in the armed aggression against Ukraine were handed over to the Russian side.
Armed Forces of Ukraine will ensure the proper and safe transportation of the repatriated bodies (remains) of the deceased defenders of Ukraine to certain state specialised institutions for their transfer in accordance with the established procedure to representatives of law enforcement agencies and forensic experts in order to organise and conduct procedural (investigative) actions and forensic examinations necessary to identify the victims.