Former Mayor Of Kherson Released From Russian Captivity
20- 24.08.2025, 21:30
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Photo: Suspilne.Kherson
The Russians kidnapped him back in April 2022.
On August 24, the former mayor of Kherson Vladimir Mykolaenko was released as part of the prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia. This "Suspilny" was reported by his niece Anna Korshun-Samchuk.
- This is the greatest holiday that could happen in our lives. And it's such a gift because tomorrow is his mom's birthday. We don't even know what else to get her, because it's the most beautiful gift. We're all crying with joy, with happiness. We can not calm down, we answer all the calls, - said Korshun-Samchuk.
She said that Nikolaenko has already called his wife.
- It was just a very short message that on the territory of Ukraine, released and that's it, - said the niece of the ex-mayor.