“On November 26, as a result of the negotiation process, nine Russian servicemen were returned from the territory controlled by the Kyiv regime, who were in mortal danger in captivity,” the military department said in a statement.

It is noted that military aircraft will be delivered to Moscow for treatment and rehabilitation.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry announced the return of 35 Russian military from the territory of Ukraine, who were in mortal danger in captivity.