Ukraine receives bodies of 1,000 soldiers from Russia

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 29, 2026 at 04:17 PM

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Ukraine confirmed receiving the bodies of 1,000 soldiers from Russia on Thursday, January 29, 2026, as part of ongoing agreements to allow families to bury their dead. Russia confirmed the exchange, stating they received the bodies of 38 soldiers. The exchange occurred as the nearly four-year conflict continues, with Russia having launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The ongoing conflict is further complicated by a deep freeze, with temperatures expected to plunge to -30C, exacerbating the impact of Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. These attacks have previously disrupted heating, electricity, and water supplies, raising concerns about a potential humanitarian crisis.

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