Watch: Ukrainian soldier thought to be dead calls his family

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 6, 2026 at 03:36 PM
Watch: Ukrainian soldier thought to be dead calls his family

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Nazar Daletskyi, a Ukrainian soldier, was presumed dead after fighting in September 2022 during Russia's invasion. His family was notified and subsequently buried a body they believed to be his in the Lviv region. However, fellow soldiers suggested to his mother months later that he might still be alive. On Thursday, Daletskyi was released as part of a prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia, confirming he was indeed alive. The video captures the moment his family learned the news of his survival.

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