Russia has released U.S. citizens Alexander Drueke, 39, and Andy Huynh, 27, in a prisoner exchange brokered by Saudi Arabia, a family representative told Reuters on Wednesday.
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the 10 freed prisoners were "released as part of an exchange of POWs between Russia and Ukraine" and taken to Saudi Arabia.
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The families of captured American volunteer fighters Alex Drueke and Andy Huynh have confirmed to Military.com that both men have been released from captivity and are heading home.