Ukraine completes prisoner exchange, faces new drone attack
Ukraine repatriated 160 military personnel in its 76th exchange, including 115 Mariupol defenders, though sources differ on their captivity duration. Separately, Russia launched 129 drones overnight on June 27, with 113 intercepted.
Ukraine has completed its 76th prisoner exchange, with 160 military personnel returning from Russian captivity. Among those repatriated are 115 defenders of Mariupol, with ages ranging from 26 to 66. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Радіо Свобода indicated these soldiers had been held since 2022, while Українська правда reported their captivity lasted four years. Separately, Russian forces launched 129 uncrewed aerial vehicles against Ukraine overnight on June 27. The Ukrainian Air Forces stated that 113 of these drones were intercepted or suppressed. Hits were recorded at seven locations, and debris fell in three others across the country's northern, southern, and eastern regions. The aerial assault was reportedly ongoing into the morning. Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда
