Russia and Ukraine exchanged the remains of more than 530 soldiers killed during the war, the RBC news outlet reported Thursday, citing a Russian lawmaker.

Russia and Ukraine exchanged the remains of more than 530 soldiers killed during the war, the RBC news outlet reported Thursday, citing a Russian lawmaker.

Due to repatriation efforts, the remains of 501 individuals, who the Russian side claims may be Ukrainian service members, have been returned to Ukraine. — Ukrinform.

Forensic experts are expected to conduct DNA testing to identify the remains before returning them to grieving families.