The military body added those people would be transported in military aircraft to the defense health centers in Moscow to receive appropriate medical and psychological assistance.

The Defense Ministry also recalled that the 40 released prisoners were in danger of captivity.

Russia has been conducting a special military operation in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, whose aim, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin, is to demilitarize and denazify the neighboring country.

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