Ukraine releases 19 border guards from Russian captivity — State Border Guard Service of Ukraine

Currently, the released border guards are awaiting medical examination and rehabilitation. 

"They take the smartphones they have just received and start calling their relatives. No one can hold back tears of happiness... Long months of Russian captivity are over," the statement reads. 

On November 3, Ukraine released 107 Ukrainian servicemen from Russian captivity. Among the released are six officers, 101 privates and sergeants: 74 servicemen are defenders of Azovstal.

Photo: Security Service of Ukraine