Supernova+ reported on February 26, 2026, at approximately 11:00 AM UTC that a Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange concluded with 35 bodies handed over to the Russian side and 1,000 defenders returned to Ukraine, occurring within the 29-minute reporting window from 10:46 AM to 11:15 AM UTC. The exchange marks a significant development amid ongoing hostilities, as stated directly by Supernova+ in its update during this short window. No additional details on the timing, location, or negotiation process were provided in the source. Separate reports from Жесть Брянск noted loud activity over Bryansk city during the same period, stating "It's loud over the city!" and providing an alternative link for updates in case of mobile internet outages, according to the post timestamped within the window. This prisoner swap follows overnight Russian missile and drone attacks intercepted by Ukrainian defenses, where 374 of 420 drones and all cruise missiles were downed, as reported in the previous window ending at 10:46 AM UTC by MoD advisor Serhii Sternenko.
