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Moscow and Kyiv exchange over 100 prisoners of war

The Associated Press — August 24, 2024, 01:00 PM UTC

Summary: Russia and Ukraine exchanged over 100 prisoners of war on August 24, coinciding with Ukraine's Independence Day. Ukraine released 115 servicemen, including nearly 50 from Mariupol's Azovstal steelworks, while Russia's Defense Ministry reported the return of 115 soldiers captured in the Kursk region. This marks the 55th exchange since the invasion began in February 2022. Ongoing military actions resulted in casualties in Kherson and drone attacks in Russia.

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