Ukraine and Russia conducted another prisoner exchange on Thursday, focusing on severely wounded soldiers as part of a phased operation stemming from the Istanbul deal. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy highlighted the urgent medical care and rehabilitation for the returning POWs. The exchange involved soldiers from various combat regions, with many having been missing or in captivity for over three years. The operation also included the repatriation of fallen soldiers' bodies, supported by multiple Ukrainian security agencies and the International Committee of the Red Cross.