Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a prisoner exchange on Friday, stating that 160 Ukrainian military personnel who had been in Russian custody since 2022 were returning home. The swap occurred as Ukraine reportedly launched one of its largest drone offensives of the conflict, targeting over a dozen Russian regions, occupied Crimea, and surrounding waters; Russia claimed its air defenses intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones. Each side released 160 individuals, according to officials. The returned Ukrainians included soldiers from several branches who had fought in Mariupol, Azovstal, and multiple frontline sectors. The exchange highlights ongoing diplomatic efforts even as intense fighting continues in the war.