Ukraine managed to return 130 defenders and defenders from captivity. Among them were 126 men and 4 women.
The first call of one of the women was caught on video, released by the head of the Central Representative Office of the Coordination Headquarters for the treatment of prisoners of war, Yulia Pryimak. The defender called her daughter Sophia on the phone, writes Channel 24.
Ukrainian defender for the first time after captivity called her daughter's phone
In the published video, a fragile defender with flowers called from the phone of the head of the Central Representative Office of the Coordination Headquarters for the treatment of prisoners of war, Yulia Pryimak.
Alo… Sofia… My girl, my daughter! This is mom. I love you kitty. I am in Ukraine. Wait for me, I'll be home soon, – said the daughter's protector.
She also asked to call her grandmother and say that she is alive and well. The child asks the mother where exactly he is. To which the defender replies: “I don’t know where I am, cat. I’m in Ukraine, that’s for sure!”.
The first conversation between mother and daughter upon return from captivity: watch the video
Yulia Priymak further explained to the girl that first her mother would be transferred to the hospital, she would be examined, treated, and given a personal telephone number so that she could call her relatives at any time.
She will call you right away. She remembers your number… Your mother is alive, mother is in Ukraine, already at home. We will do everything necessary for her, we will provide assistance and mommy will pick you up, – Yulia Pryimak explained.
“Wait for me, daughter, I'll be home soon!” added the defender. Then the woman hugged the representative of the Coordinating Center and thanked her for allowing her to call the child.
Ukraine returned 130 defenders and defenders
Ukraine was able to return another 130 of our defenders and defenders. The exchange took place on March 7th.
These are the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guardsmen, border guards, GOST. Among them are 87 defenders of Mariupol, 71 of which are from Azovstal,” the head of the President's Office said.
Andriy Yermak added that 35 military men are fighters from the Donetsk direction – they were taken prisoner in the area of Soledar and Bakhmut.
Ukraine returned our fighters / Photo of the Coordinating Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War
The Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for Human Rights Dmitry Lubinets said that the youngest dismissed was not yet 21 years old. The eldest hero will soon be 64 years old.