Ukraine has completed the repatriation of fallen defenders by rail. In the future, this process will be carried out using motor vehicles.
As stated in the message in Telegram channels The Security Service of Ukraine, today, June 15, the stage of repatriation measures, which involved the use of the railway, was completed. It is noted that this allowed for the accelerated delivery of the bodies of the deceased defenders of Ukraine to institutions in various regions, where further identification and other measures will take place.
"The next stages of repatriation will take place using motor vehicles, as provided for by the agreements reached within the framework of the meeting in Istanbul," the message says.
The Service noted that representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross participated in the current events.
"They highly appreciated the organization of the repatriation of the fallen defenders of Ukraine. According to them, the repatriation took place at the highest level, in compliance with all prescribed international practices and with due respect for the fallen soldiers," — the SBU noted.
At the same time, the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov on his Facebook page, he noted that the repatriation of the bodies of the deceased is ongoing within the framework of the Istanbul agreements.
"Today, the Russian side handed over another 1200 bodies to Ukraine. In total, 4812 bodies of the dead have been returned this week. Ahead is an important and responsible stage of identification. This is complex and delicate work, which gives every family the opportunity to receive answers," he remarked.
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