Reunited with loved ones: Marines from the 36th Brigade have returned from Russian captivity

Today, October 23, service members of the 36th Separate Marine Brigade named after Rear Admiral Mykhailo Bilynskyi were released from Russian captivity in an exchange. After returning, the soldiers reunited with their loved ones.

Along with the families of the released defenders, representatives of their brigade and the 30th Marine Corps welcomed them.

The next step for the marines is recovery. The brigade and Corps’ civil-military cooperation specialists have arranged the support, medical rehabilitation, and assistance they need to return to everyday life.

Among those coming home in this exchange are 52 residents of Mykolaiv Oblast. Those released from captivity served in the following formations:

• National Guard, including Azov fighters;
• Border Guard;
• Territorial Defense;
• Navy;
• Ground Forces;
• Air Assault Forces;
• State Special Transport Service.

We previously reported:

• Five Ukrainians believed to have been killed in Olenivka return from captivity. 270 in total
• In Mykolaiv, defenders released from Russian captivity received backpacks and warm clothing
• Nearly four years in Russian captivity: Ukraine brings home 205 defenders
• Service members released from Russian captivity receive an expanded package of state payments and benefits
• Mykolaiv marines are back: our heroes are once again on home soil