Bodies Of 100 Soldiers Returned To Ukraine

During the last exchange, Ukraine returned the bodies of 58 soldiers and Russia 61, the agency said. (file photo)

The bodies of 100 fallen Ukrainian soldiers were returned to Ukraine, the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War -- a Ukrainian government agency -- reported on March 15. The Ukrainian military is handing the bodies over to law enforcement officials and forensic experts to identify them. After identification, the bodies will be handed over to the families for burial, the agency said, adding that the International Committee of the Red Cross offered assistance in the repatriation of the bodies. During the last exchange, Ukraine returned the bodies of 58 soldiers and Russia 61, the agency said. To read the original story by Current Time, click here.