As a result of recent repatriation efforts, Ukraine has successfully returned the bodies of 1200 fallen soldiers.

According to Russian officials, these bodies belong to Ukrainian citizens, including military personnel. The repatriation process was carried out in accordance with agreements reached in Istanbul.

The return of the bodies was made possible through the coordinated efforts of the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War, the Joint Center under the Security Service of Ukraine, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and other state bodies.

Law enforcement agencies, together with experts, will conduct necessary examinations and identification of the repatriated bodies.

We express our gratitude to the International Committee of the Red Cross for their assistance.

Special thanks go to the personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for organizing the transportation of the deceased to designated facilities and for working with law enforcement.