The Ministry of Justice announced the number of prisoners of war from Central Asian countries.

Since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukrainian military forces have captured approximately 30 citizens from Central Asian countries.

This information was shared by Ukraine's Minister of Justice, Olha Stefanyshyna, as reported by RBK-Ukraine citing "Radio Liberty."

"The information regarding the citizenship of the prisoners of war is often established based on their statements, as documents confirming it are mostly absent," Stefanyshyna noted.

Additionally, the Ministry of Justice indicated that "prisoners of war, regardless of their citizenship, have the same legal status while in detention facilities and camps, as established by both international and national legal norms."

"The citizenship of a prisoner of war, including dual citizenship, does not affect their legal status in any way," the Ministry of Justice added.

It is worth mentioning that Ukraine has recovered another 25 of its citizens from Russian captivity. Reports also indicated that a separate format for prisoner exchanges has been established, prioritizing the release of individuals with severe injuries and illnesses.