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Prisoner swap operation completed: Turkish security sources

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2024-08-01 | 12:25

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Prisoner swap operation completed: Turkish security sources

The exchange of 24 prisoners between Russia and Western countries has been completed, sources in Turkey's security service, who coordinated the operation in Ankara, told AFP.

Seven aircraft carrying the 24 prisoners, and two minors, had transited through Ankara airport, where the exchanges took place, the office of the Turkish president said earlier.

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