Russia, Ukraine continue exchanging bodies of dead servicemen

The fifth exchange of bodies of dead servicemen has been carried out between Russia and Ukraine since the start of the war.

The announcement came online by Ukraine’s Ministry for the Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories on August 9, Kommersant informs.

The Russian side did not report on the exchange operation.

The ministry clarified that the Ukrainian side managed to return 17 bodies of their soldiers. The number of bodies Ukraine handed over to Russia was not revealed. The place of exchange is also unknown.

The previous exchange took place on July 19, in a 45v45 format. Other exchanges were organised on June 4, 14 and 28.