Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Russia and Ukraine Conclude Largest Prisoner Swap Amid Escalating Attacks

The exchange of 1,000 prisoners on each side coincides with Russia's most intense airstrikes on Ukraine, killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens.

Image
Der Himmel über Kiew leuchtet orange, nachdem eine Drohne explodierte.
Image
Image

Overview

  • Russia launched its heaviest airstrikes on Ukraine to date, deploying nearly 300 drones and 69 missiles, causing significant civilian casualties and destruction.
  • At least 12 people, including three minors, were killed in the attacks, with Kyiv and other regions such as Chmelnyzkyj and Mykolaiv heavily impacted.
  • The prisoner swap, involving 1,000 individuals from each side, was completed over three days and marked the largest exchange since the war began.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated calls for stronger international sanctions on Russia, emphasizing the need for global pressure to end the violence.
  • Russia announced plans to present a memorandum outlining its vision for resolving the conflict, though Ukraine remains skeptical of Moscow's intentions.