Ukraine returns bodies of 100 fallen defenders
15 March 2024 13:13
The bodies of 100 fallen defenders of Ukraine have been returned to the government-controlled territory as part of another repatriation exercise. This was reported by the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War, Komersant ukrainskyi reports 
After identification, the bodies will be handed over to the families for a decent burial.
“The Armed Forces of Ukraine ensure the transportation of repatriated bodies and remains to designated state institutions for transfer to law enforcement officials and forensic experts to identify the victims,” the statement said,
– the statement reads.
The fallen defenders were returned thanks to the cooperation of the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War with the Joint Centre at the Security Service of Ukraine, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine (Secretariat of the Commissioner for Persons Missing in Special Circumstances), the Armed Forces of Ukraine (Central Military Command), the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, and other representatives of the security and defence sector of Ukraine.
