On Sunday, June 15, the bodies of another 1,200 deceased citizens were returned to Ukraine, APA reports citing RBC Ukraine.
This marks the fourth stage of repatriation following the negotiations in Istanbul, according to the Coordination Headquarters for Prisoner of War Affairs on Telegram.
"Another 1,200 bodies, which the Russian side claims belong to Ukrainian citizens, including servicemen, have been returned to Ukraine," the statement said.
Examinations to identify the deceased will be conducted by law enforcement agencies and expert institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.