160 Ukrainian defenders return home in the 76th prisoner exchange
Event date: June 26, 2026 · Verified: October 23, 2026
Ukraine brought home 160 service members from Russian captivity in its 76th prisoner exchange, according to the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War.
All 160 had been held since 2022. The group included 115 defenders of Mariupol and 58 officers. Those released served in the Armed Forces, National Guard, State Border Guard Service and State Special Transport Service.
The Headquarters thanked the United States and the United Arab Emirates for mediation and assistance. It said those returning would receive medical examinations, treatment, rehabilitation, documents and the support required for reintegration after captivity.
Sources and verification
This English summary is based on the Headquarters’ June 26 announcement and official statistical breakdown. Counts describe this event, not a cumulative total.
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