How many Ukrainians are in Russian captivity: the number has become known

This was reported by the Ministry for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine on November 17. As of today, eight meetings of the Commission on issues of establishing the fact of captivity have been held. According to their results, the fact of deprivation of liberty has been established for 4337 people (3574 servicemen and 763 civilians). The relevant data from the Commission's meetings are entered into the Unified Register of Persons who have been deprived of personal liberty due to armed aggression against Ukraine.

The National Information Bureau, which belongs to the sphere of administration of the Ministry of Reintegration, is designated as the administrator of this Register," the message reads.

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