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Ukraine and Russia exchange prisoners, freeing 108 Ukrainian women

Confirmedon two or more distinct origins, at least one tied to no party: 2 distinct origins, 2 tied to no party.

Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine's presidential office, said on 17 October that 108 women, 96 of them service members and 12 civilians, had been freed in the war's first all-female exchange, including some captured at Azovstal. Russia's defence ministry said 110 Russians were returned, including 72 sailors from merchant ships held in Ukraine since February. Released women later described starvation and abuse in captivity to Al Jazeera.

When
17 October 2022
Where
Ukraine, Ukraine
What
prisoner exchange
Acting party
Government of Ukraine, Government of Russia
Attribution
Acknowledged by the acting party. Both governments confirmed the exchange.
In the record
Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · monthly summary

Sources

  1. Evidence Al Jazeera Media · Unaffiliated origin: Ukrainian presidential office and Russian defence ministry statements · published 2022-10-17 00:00 UTC
  2. Evidence Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Media · Unaffiliated origin: Ukrainian presidential office statement · published 2022-10-17 00:00 UTC

History

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