The second ‘Goodness Train’, carrying around 921 tons of humanitarian aid from Turkey has arrived in Afghanistan. The aid has been distributed to 2,700 families in various regions of the country, Turkish Embassy in Kabul stated. The distribution of aid materials continues with the support of Afghan Red Crescent in cooperation with Turkey’s NGOs namely AFAD, Red Crescent and Maarif Foundation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed a new prisoner exchange with Russia, marking the first return of severely wounded Ukrainian soldiers held in Russian captivity. He called the operation an “important humanitarian action” and emphasized the need for continued exchanges.
According to Ukrainian intelligence, most of the released soldiers suffer from serious conditions, including limb loss and infections. The exact number of those freed will be disclosed after the process is completed.
Russia’s Defense Ministry also confirmed the exchange, stating that a second group of Russian soldiers had been returned from Ukrainian-controlled areas and are currently receiving treatment in Belarus before being transferred to Russia. The exchange follows an agreement reached in Istanbul on June 2.
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