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Ukraine and Russia conducted a prisoner exchange on April 14, 2022, resulting in the return of 22 Ukrainian military personnel (5 officers and 17 soldiers) and 8 civilians to Ukraine.

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Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Another prisoner exchange, already the fourth, took place today in accordance with President Zelenskyy's order.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

22 Ukrainian military personnel and 8 civilians returned home.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

5 officers and 17 rank-and-file soldiers took part in the exchange.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

8 civilians were freed, including 1 woman.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

30 Ukrainian prisoners of war (17 soldiers, five officers, and eight civilians) were released from Russian captivity

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

This marks the fourth prisoner exchange since February 24, 2022

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

The number of prisoners of war returned to Russia was not disclosed

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