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Ukrainian Soldier Rescued After Three Years, Declared Dead

3/16/2026

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Nazar Daletskyi, a Ukrainian soldier, was freed from a Russian prison in early 2026 after nearly three years in captivity.
Earlier, he was declared dead in May 2023 after a DNA test confirmed his identity.
His mother, Nataliia, mourned him and visited his grave weekly.
He now resides in a rehabilitation center and maintains daily video calls with Nataliia, as she prepares to welcome him home with his favorite meals.

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Nazar Daletskyi, a Ukrainian soldier, was freed from a Russian prison in early 2026 after nearly three years in captivity.
Earlier, he was declared dead in May 2023 after a DNA test confirmed his identity.
His mother, Nataliia, mourned him and visited his grave weekly.
He now resides in a rehabilitation center and maintains daily video calls with Nataliia, as she prepares to welcome him home with his favorite meals.