Over 100 Ukrainian prisoners freed from Russian captivity following latest exchange

More than one hundred Ukrainian prisoners have reportedly been released from Russian captivity after an exchange.

One hundred and three Ukrainian soldiers were returned to their homeland, and an equal number of Russian detainees were sent home in this latest exchange.

This latest exchange was confirmed by the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.

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"As a result of the work of the Coordinating Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War, 103 more Ukrainians are returning home from captivity on the instructions of the President of Ukraine," said the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine.

The freed service personnel were welcomed home as heroes upon their arrival.

This is the second prisoner exchange that has taken place between Ukraine and Russia this week.

The first prisoner exchange took place earlier in the week and involved 49 prisoners being freed from Russian captivity.

The National Guard of Ukraine said: "Fifteen heroes-guards of the "Azov" brigade of NSU are returning home.

"Among them are 11 women.

"All this time they were in Russian torture chambers and went through an incredible way to survive and return.

"A total of 49 Ukrainian citizens were released during this exchange."