Another prisoner swap took place between Ukraine and Russia, and a total of 108 Ukrainian women were released from Russian captivity. The relevant statement was made by Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak.

“Especially emotional and truly special – we have freed 108 women from captivity. It was the first female-only exchange. Mothers and daughters, whose relatives were waiting for them, were held captive. 37 of those evacuated from the Azovstal Steelworks, 11 officers, 85 privates and sergeants.

Among them, there are 35 Ukrainian female defenders from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 32 – from the Naval Forces, 12 – from the Territorial Defense Forces, 8 – from the National Guard of Ukraine (including 2 from the Azov Regiment), 5 – from the Ukrainian State Special Transport Service, 4 – from the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service, and 12 civilians”, - writes Yermak.