Ukraine repatriates 1,000 bodies from Russia-Xinhua

Ukraine repatriates 1,000 bodies from Russia

Source: Xinhua

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2025-09-18 23:22:15

KIEV, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Ukraine has repatriated the bodies of 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in the conflict with Russia, a government agency reported on Thursday.

The repatriation was carried out by various Ukrainian government agencies, with assistance from the International Committee of the Red Cross, according to Ukraine's Coordinating Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War reported on Thursday.

The agency said Ukrainian experts will examine and identify the bodies upon their return.