Ukraine brings back 106 defenders of Bakhmut from Russian captivity

Ukraine managed on May 25 to bring 106 defenders of the Bakhmut front back from Russian captivity - eight officers and 98 other ranks.

Andrii Yermak, the head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, made the remarks on Telegram, according to Ukrainska Pravda.

"These are soldiers from the Bakhmut front - eight officers and 98 privates and sergeants. They fought for Bakhmut and accomplished a feat that prevented the enemy from advancing further into our East. Each of them is a hero of our country."

Yermak stated that many of the liberated defenders had been considered missing.