In Zaporizhia region, invaders take almost 500 civilians hostage

In Zaporizhia region, invaders take almost 500 civilians hostage

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In Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, the Russian invasion troops have captured 485 civilians.

That’s according to a report by the Zaporizhia Regional Military Administration, Ukrinform reports.

"In Zaporizhia region, the occupiers captured 485 civilians, of which 207 are still being held hostage," the Administration said.

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It is added that 278 persons have been released.

As reported, the first deputy mayor of Energodar, Ivan Samoydyuk, and Dniprorudne Mayor Yevhen Matveev, are both in Russian captivity.

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