The Defense Forces managed to take the largest number of Russian prisoners during the Kursk Operation
Since August 2024, Ukrainian military has captured 971 invaders in this direction
The Defense Forces managed to capture the largest number of Russian prisoners during the Kursk operation, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported.
"To free our people from enemy captivity, the Defense Forces are constantly filling the "exchange fund" with Russian soldiers and officers," the post noted.
According to the military, the Kursk offensive operation was the most effective for replenishing the exchange fund: between August 6, 2024 and May 25, 2025, the Ukrainian military captured 971 invaders in this direction.
The General Staff noted that the Defense Forces continue to conduct active operations in the Kursk region.
- On May 21, the General Staff denied the statements of Russian representatives that the fighting in Kursk had allegedly ended.
- The third and final stage of the large prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia, agreed upon in Istanbul, took place on May 25. The GUR reported that work is underway on new exchanges.