Video shows Ukraine prisoner swap, contrary to pro-Russia claims

Social media posts claim a video depicts Ukrainian soldiers surrendering to the Russian army. This is false; the clip shows a prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Wagner mercenaries in late May 2023 near the city of Bakhmut.

Title: Video shows Ukraine prisoner swap, contrary to pro-Russia claims
URL: https://factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com.33Q92UQ
Publisher: AFP
Date published: July 31, 2023
Description:

Social media posts claim a video depicts Ukrainian soldiers surrendering to the Russian army. This is false; the clip shows a prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Wagner mercenaries in late May 2023 near the city of Bakhmut.