Russia and Ukraine Exchange 252 Bodies at Border Amid Ongoing Conflict
On October 22, 2026, Russia and Ukraine conducted a body exchange at the border, with Russia handing over 252 deceased military personnel and Ukraine returning 25. The event was reported by multiple outlets, including Novaya Gazeta, Meduza, and Kommersant. The exchange followed previous similar events in September and August.
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Novaya Gazeta provided specific numbers for the exchange (252 bodies from Russia to Ukraine and 25 from Ukraine to Russia), while Meduza and Kommersant only mentioned the event without specific figures.
Russia and Ukraine carried out another exchange of bodies of deceased military personnel.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged bodies of deceased military personnel.
Russia handed over 252 bodies to Ukraine. Ukraine returned 25 bodies.
Novaya Gazeta included a disclaimer about the status of the publication as a foreign agent, which was not mentioned by other sources.
18+. THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL (INFORMATION) WAS PRODUCED, DISTRIBUTED AND (OR) SENT BY A FOREIGN AGENT INTERNET PUBLICATION «NOVAIA GAZETA» OR RELATES TO THE ACTIVITIES OF A FOREIGN AGENT INTERNET PUBLICATION «NOVAIA GAZETA»
Russia and Ukraine carried out another exchange of bodies of deceased military personnel, report RBC and Belta.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged bodies of deceased military personnel Kommersant
Novaya Gazeta provided additional context about previous exchanges, which was not included in the other sources.
A previous exchange of bodies of military personnel took place on September 17: then Russia handed over 252 bodies, Ukraine — 23. Before that, in August, such an exchange took place at the forum «261 on 24». Also, the parties periodically conduct exchanges of prisoners of war. The last such exchange took place at the end of August: then Russia and Ukraine handed over 10 military personnel to each other.
Russia and Ukraine carried out another exchange of bodies of deceased military personnel, report RBC and Belta.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged bodies of deceased military personnel Kommersant
The exact location of the exchange was not specified in any of the sources.
Russia and Ukraine carried out another exchange of bodies of deceased military personnel, report RBC and Belta.
Russia and Ukraine carried out the exchange of bodies of deceased military personnel on October 22, reported MP Shamshayil Saraliev, who is part of the coordination group on issues of military operations.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged bodies of deceased military personnel Kommersant
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Russia and Ukraine carried out another exchange of bodies of deceased military personnel, report RBC and Belta.
18+. THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL (INFORMATION) WAS PRODUCED, DISTRIBUTED AND (OR) SENT BY A FOREIGN AGENT INTERNET PUBLICATION «NOVAIA GAZETA» OR RELATES TO THE ACTIVITIES OF A FOREIGN AGENT INTERNET PUBLICATION «NOVAIA GAZETA» Russia and Ukraine carried out the exchange of bodies of deceased military personnel on October 22, reported MP Shamshayil Saraliev, who is part of the coordination group on issues of military operations. " Russia handed over 252 bodies to Ukraine. Ukraine returned 25 bodies. A previous exchange of bodies of military personnel took place on September 17: then Russia handed over 252 bodies, Ukraine — 23. Before that, in August, such an exchange took place at the forum «261 on 24». Also, the parties periodically conduct exchanges of prisoners of war. The last such exchange took place at the end of August: then Russia and Ukraine handed over 10 military personnel to each other.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged bodies of deceased military personnel Kommersant