As a result of the measures taken, 50 fallen Ukrainian defenders have been returned today, as the Coordination HQ for the Treatment of Prisoners of War reported.
"Today, as a result of repatriation measures, the Ukrainian side managed to return the bodies (remains) of 50 fallen (deceased) defenders of Ukraine to the territory under its control," the statement said.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine will ensure the proper and safe transportation of the repatriated persons for transfer to law enforcement officials and forensic experts to organise and conduct investigative actions and forensic examinations.
The event was carried out by the Coordination HQ for the Treatment of Prisoners of War and was made possible through cooperation with the Joint Centre at the SBU, the Ukrainian Interior Ministry (Secretariat of the Commissioner for Persons Missing in Special Circumstances), the Armed Forces of Ukraine (Central Military Department), the Main Directorate of the SES of Ukraine in Sumy Region, the State Tax Service of Ukraine, other offices of the security and defence sector of Ukraine with the assistance and direct participation of representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross.