Ukraine says 108 women freed in swap with Russia

This handout picture taken and released by Ukrainian presidential chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, on Oct. 17, 2022 shows freed Ukrainian female prisoners posing for a picture after their exchange in an unknown location in Ukraine. (Photo: AFP)

KYIV, UKRAINE: Ukraine announced Monday it had swapped more than 100 prisoners with Russia in what it said was the first all-female exchange with Moscow after nearly eight months of war.