Ukraine liberated 108 women from Russian captivity in a prisoner exchange operation, marking the first mass release of female prisoners. Among those freed were military personnel from various branches and civilians previously detained by Russian-backed forces in occupied territories.

Andrii Yermak announced that 108 women were released from Russian captivity, including military personnel and civilians.

The group included 35 women from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 32 from the Navy, 12 from territorial defense, 8 from the National Guard, and others.

Some freed women were detained illegally in occupied territories since 2019 on fabricated charges.

On October 17, 108 women were released from captivity as a result of a prisoner exchange.

Among those released were 37 evacuees from Azovstal, 11 officers, and 85 privates and sergeants.

The released women included 35 from the Armed Forces, 32 from the Navy, 12 from TRD, 8 from NGU (including 2 from Azov), 5 from SST, 4 from BGSU, and 12 civilians.