Summary
A Ukrainian soldier, previously believed dead, surprised his family by calling them after being released from Russian captivity. The soldier, Nazar Daletskyi, was earlier thought to have been killed in action and was buried by his family. His unexpected phone call has brought immense joy to his family.
Key Facts
- Nazar Daletskyi was a Ukrainian soldier thought to have died in action.
- His family buried what they believed was his body in 2023 in Ukraine.
- Nazar was actually captured and held by Russia, and he was just released in a prisoner swap.
- His family received a phone call from him, bringing them unexpected joy.
- A mistaken identification led to a body being buried as Nazar, based on DNA and other evidence.
- An investigation is planned to understand the identification mistake.
- Nazar had been missing for almost four years before confirming he was alive.
- Approximately 70,000 people are missing in Ukraine, with many families hoping for similar news.
