Ukraine and Russia began a new prisoner exchange on Monday that will take place “in several stages over the coming days,” announced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This humanitarian operation comes as Moscow launched a massive drone attack against Ukraine with a record number of 479 aircraft, in retaliation for the Ukrainian attack that allegedly destroyed 41 Russian bombers last week. “Among those we are bringing back now are the wounded, the severely wounded, and those under the age of 25,” Zelensky specified on social media, highlighting the importance of these humanitarian exchanges despite the continued military escalation.

New prisoner exchange begins between Ukraine and Russia amid intensifying fighting

Story by Yohann Thiou