Ukraine brought back 49 Ukrainian defenders and civilians from Russian captivity on Sept. 13, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, Paralel.Az reports citing Kyiv Independent.

This includes service personnel of the Armed Forces, the National Guard, the National Police and border guards.

A total of 23 women were brought back, including civilian Ukrainians, who were detained and illegally imprisoned by Russia, the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War reported.