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HUR: Kyiv frees 1,358 Ukrainians from Russian captivity in 2024

Ukraine's intelligence service reports unprecedented success in prisoner exchanges with Russia, securing the release of 356 more captives than in 2023 while expanding support programs for returned citizens.

byOlena Mukhina

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Russians shot 5 Ukrainian prisoners, ombudsman says

Russian forces have executed five more Ukrainian prisoners of war, bringing the 2024 toll to nearly double that of the previous two years combined, Ukraine's human rights commissioner reports.

byMaria Tril

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Ombudsman Lubinets: Russia executed 109 Ukrainian POWs in 2024

The Office of the Prosecutor General reports a monthly increase in executed prisoners, with October and November accounting for a third of 2024's documented cases.

byMaria Tril

A screenshot from the prosecutor's office. Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office/Telegram.

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Ukrainian intel: Russian forces executed five captured Ukrainian soldiers near Vuhledar

Ukrainian officials note that the number of executions of Ukrainian POWs is increasing in the last few months of 2024.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Ukraine gets back over 500 war dead from Russia as questions mount over exchange

Pro-Kremlin media claims Russia returned the remains of 62 Ukrainian POWs allegedly aboard the Il-76 military transport plane that crashed in Belgorod in January.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

Egyptian IT-student receives passport and draft notice for the Russian Army - captured by Ukraine

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Ukraine captures sole survivor of Russian assault – an Egyptian IT student

Ukrainian forces in Donetsk Oblast capture an Egyptian IT student who, after receiving a Russian passport, Russia conscripted and deployed to the front.

byBrendan Kelley

voa ukraine doubles down psychological warfare against north korean troops ukrainian video appealing soldiers surrender promising three meals day separate beds warm rooms pow camp

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VoA: Ukraine doubles down on psychological warfare against North Korean troops

Kyiv expands psychological warfare campaign targeting Pyongyang troops with surrender messages, as Seoul enhances intelligence cooperation with Ukrainian forces.

byYuri Zoria

The United Nations Security Council, illustrative image. Photo via Eastnews.ua.

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UN: Sexual violence against Ukrainian male detainees widespread in Russian custody

A new UN report reveals Russian authorities implemented systematic torture as state policy in detention facilities holding Ukrainian civilians and POWs.

byMaria Tril

95 Ukrainian POWs return from Russian captivity, 19 October.

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ISW: Kursk incursion speeds up Ukraine-Russia POW swaps

Four major prisoner swaps occurred within just 2.5 months following Ukraine's Kursk operation.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Russians kill Ukrainian POWs “more frequently,” Kyiv appeals for international action

In the latest incident, nine Ukrainian POWs were allegedly executed by Russian forces in Russia’s Kursk Oblast.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

Russian soldiers execute three surrendering Ukrainians, reports Azov Brigade

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Russian soldiers execute 3 surrendering Ukrainians, reports Azov Brigade

The incident reportedly took place near the town of New York in Donetsk Oblast, captured by Russians in August.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

Russian soldiers, illustrative image. Photo via Wikimedia.

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Russia kills 177 Ukrainian POWs in captivity

Despite approximately 3,600 POWs and deported citizens being exchanged and returned, thousands still remain unaccounted for, with fears that the true death toll could be significantly higher due to the lack of international oversight.

byOlena Mukhina

sumy sees fewer russian attacks from contested kursk more belgorod data shows ukrainian soldier posing near entrance sign lyubimovka oblast russia august 2024 military kursk-1

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Ukrainian prosecutors say Russians executed 93 Ukrainian POWs

Officials report that 80% of executions of Ukrainian POWs by Russian troops occurred in 2024, marking an alarming escalation in violations of war laws.

byOlena Mukhina

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Mariupol Defender reclaims voice and spirit after 2.5 years in Russian captivity

Ukrainian Marine Yura Hulchuk captured hearts nationwide after his release from Russian captivity, arriving home unable to speak or respond emotionally to his mother’s tearful embrace. Now, Yura has finally broken his silence and is making significant progress in his recovery.

byChristine Chraibi

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Ukraine returns 49 more defenders and civilians from Russian captivity

Among those freed is Lenie Umerova, a Crimean Tatar activist who was captured by Russian forces while crossing the Georgian border.

byMaria Tril

Ukrainian Ambassador to Ankara Vasyl Bodnar. Photo via Eastnews.ua.

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Relatives of Ukrainian POWs: Russia returns bodies without internal organs during exchanges

Relatives say that the return to Ukraine of the bodies of Ukrainian prisoners without internal organs may be evidence that they are used in Russia for transplantation.

byBenjamin Looijen

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95 Ukrainian prisoners of war return from Russian captivity, including Azovstal defenders

Many of the 95 Ukrainian servicemen released in the 17 July exchange are grappling with injuries and chronic illnesses, which sheds light on the harsh conditions in the Russian captivity, according to the Ukrainian Coordination Headquarters.

byVira Kravchuk