Russia Hands Over 6,060 Bodies of Fallen Ukrainian Soldiers

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Russia has fulfilled its agreements to hand over the remains of Ukrainian soldiers who died during the conflict, with Vladimir Medinsky, aide to the Russian president, stating that 6,060 bodies have been transferred to Ukraine. This moves follows a "large-scale humanitarian action" by the Russian military. Russia has also received 78 bodies of its own fallen soldiers from Ukraine. The transfer of remains is part of a ongoing effort by both sides to address the humanitarian crisis caused by the ongoing conflict.

Key Takeaways:

  • Russia has handed over 6,060 bodies of fallen Ukrainian Armed Forces servicemen to Ukraine, fulfilling its agreements made in Istanbul.
  • The bodies were transferred as part of a "large-scale humanitarian action" by the Russian military.
  • Russia has also received 78 bodies of its own fallen soldiers from Ukraine.
  • The Russian Defense Ministry stated that it is ready to transfer another 2,239 bodies of deceased Ukrainian Armed Forces servicemen to the Ukrainian side.
  • Between June 11 and 15, Russia handed over a total of 3,412 bodies to Ukraine (1,212 on June 11, and 1,200 per day from June 13 to 15).
  • The development comes amid ongoing efforts to address the humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Statistics:

  • 6,060: the number of bodies of fallen Ukrainian Armed Forces servicemen handed over by Russia to Ukraine.
  • 78: the number of bodies of Russian soldiers received from Ukraine.
  • 2,239: the number of bodies of deceased Ukrainian Armed Forces servicemen that Russia is ready to transfer to Ukraine.
  • 3,412: the total number of bodies handed over by Russia to Ukraine between June 11 and 15.
  • June 11: the day when Russia handed over 1,212 bodies of fallen soldiers to Ukraine.
  • June 13-15: the days when Russia handed over 1,200 bodies daily to Ukraine.

Sources:

  • Vladimir Medinsky's Telegram channel
  • Russian Ministry of Defense Telegram channel
  • Xinhua (June 16, no year mentioned)
  • MIL OSI Russia News (Contify.com)