Footage of the initial moments of the prisoner exchange has surfaced online.

The video was published by the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War on Telegram on Wednesday, January 15.

How the Return of Ukrainians from Captivity Took Place

The Coordination Headquarters noted that each of the freed individuals is suffering from serious health issues. They will all receive appropriate medical treatment and rehabilitation.

Since the onset of the full-scale invasion, the Coordination Headquarters has managed to return 3,981 Ukrainians from captivity. Efforts to bring our people home are ongoing.

It is worth noting that Russia is increasing the number of facilities for holding Ukrainian prisoners of war. Often, families have no information regarding the whereabouts of their loved ones.

Ukraine aims to conduct a prisoner exchange in the format of "all for all." However, this is currently complicated by several factors, including the unequal number of captives and the occupation of a significant part of Ukraine.