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Aug 13, 2026

Ukraine repatriates 261 bodies that Russia claims belong to Ukrainian soldiers

Ukraine received the bodies of 261 deceased individuals from Russia, who according to the Russian side were Ukrainian servicemen. The repatriation will require forensic expertise and investigation to confirm identities, with Ukrainian officials noting that Russia has previously returned bodies of its own soldiers during such exchanges.

Aug 13, 2026·4 sources
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  • ▪The return of deceased individuals marks a painstaking process that requires forensic expertise, careful investigation, and answers for waiting families.
  • ▪Ukrainian officials allege that Russia has occasionally returned the bodies of its own soldiers disguised as Ukrainians to avoid paying state compensation to the families of deceased Russian servicemen.
  • ▪Ukrainian law enforcement investigators and forensic experts will conduct examinations and identification procedures to establish the identities of the 261 repatriated bodies.

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