Russia and Ukraine swap 115 prisoners each, including Russian conscripts captured in Kursk
Confirmedon an admission by the acting party plus an independent origin: 1 distinct origin, 1 tied to no party.
Russia and Ukraine each released 115 prisoners of war on Ukraine's Independence Day, with the United Arab Emirates saying it mediated. Russia's defence ministry said the Russians returned had been taken prisoner in Kursk Oblast. President Zelensky announced Ukraine's returns. It was the first exchange since the Kursk incursion began.
- When
- 24 August 2024
- Where
- Ukraine, Ukraine (military events are placed no finer than town or district, except known fixed sites)
- What
- prisoner exchange · military
- Acting party
- Government of Ukraine, Ministry of Defence of Russia
- Attribution
- Acknowledged by the acting party. Both governments and the UAE announced the exchange.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · monthly summary
Sources
- Evidence The Moscow Times
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | confirmed | P1 monthly summary: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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The War Record, "Russia and Ukraine swap 115 prisoners each, including Russian conscripts captured in Kursk", ev-20261027-09d7, revision 1, https://thewarrecord.com/events/ev-20261027-09d7/