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Medical personnel in protective suits and ICRC staff transport bodies of deceased Ukrainian soldiers during repatriation

Repatriation of 261 Bodies: Ukraine Receives Remains of the Deceased, DNA Audit and Mine Checks Ahead

Politics 08/13/2026, 20:51
🇺🇦 The Coordination Headquarters confirmed the repatriation of 261 bodies of deceased military personnel. The operation took place through the "Nova Huta" checkpoint with the mediation of the ICRC. 🔍 A strict audit is ahead: — Total DNA examination. — Check for mines and explosive devices. — Exclusion of forgery (mixing of bodies). ⚠️ The Ombudsman reported 375 deaths in captivity. Part of the bodies from the new batch may become the evidentiary basis for international investigations. The identification process may take months due to the overload of laboratories.
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