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Ukraine brings home 205 defenders in first stage of 1,000-for-1,000 exchange
Ukraine has brought home 205 defenders from Russian captivity in the first stage of the 1,000-for-1,000 exchange. Among those released today are servicemembers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, and the State Border Guard Service. Many had been held since 2022
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West Air Defense Thwarts Massive Drone Attack
❗️Video of the combat operations of the Air Defence units of the Air Command “🇺🇦West” during the repulsion of a massive 🇷🇺enemy drone attack on western Ukraine on 13 May.
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 15 mai 2026
Mobile fire groups, aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, and crews of unmanned… pic.twitter.com/KiFHMB7MErfootage of combat operations by the Air Defence units of the Air Command 'West' during the repulsion of a massive enemy drone attack on western Ukraine on May 13. Mobile fire groups, aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, and unmanned aerial vehicle crews participated in the defense.
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Heart-wrenching footage of 205 Ukrainian defenders exchanged, including 38 National Guard
Щемливі кадри з обміну ❤️🩹
— НГУ (@ng_ukraine) 15 mai 2026
У перший день великого обміну «1000 на 1000» звільнено 205 українських захисників. Серед них – 38 гвардійців. pic.twitter.com/6jSIoQkWKwHeart-wrenching footage from the exchange On the first day of the major "1000 for 1000" exchange, 205 Ukrainian defenders were released. Among them – 38 National Guard members.
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Thermal power plant hit in Belgorod, water supply cut off
In Belgorod, a local thermal power plant (CHP) was hit. Water supply has been cut off in parts of the city
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Ukraine frees 205 POWs in 1:1 swap with Russia
Ukraine brought home 205 POWs from Russian captivity as part of the first stage of a planned 1,000-for-1,000 exchange with Russia. The released servicemembers include soldiers and officers who defended Mariupol and multiple regions since 2022.
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Intercepted drones: Zelensky denounces daily threat
93% of drones were intercepted during Russia's brutal two-day assault on Ukraine, Zelensky said, warning that Putin's ballistic missile terror remains a deadly daily threat.
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Ukrainian defenders released from Russian captivity share shock and emotions
🥹 “We’re in shock! We can’t even describe it!” – the first emotions of our defenders released from Russian captivity.
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 15 mai 2026
The youngest freed is 21 years old, the oldest is 62. Two of those returned today are celebrating their birthdays: they are turning 40 and 36. pic.twitter.com/caTHUlxsi0“We’re in shock! We can’t even describe it!” – the first emotions of our defenders released from Russian captivity. The youngest freed is 21 years old, the oldest is 62. Two of those returned today are celebrating their birthdays: they are turning 40 and 36.
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205 Ukrainians return home in first stage of 1000-for-1000 exchange
205 Ukrainians have returned home from Russian captivity. This is the first stage of the 1000-for-1000 exchange.
Every return is a victory. Every Ukrainian in captivity must come home. -
First stage of 1000 for 1000 exchange frees 205 Ukrainians
The first stage of the “1000 for 1000” exchange took place today, with 205 Ukrainians freed from Russian captivity. Nearly all of those released today had spent around four years in captivity. The length of time spent in captivity is reportedly the key principle behind the