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Since a ceasefire took effect in the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in Ukraine's Kherson region on October 27, preparations have been underway to evacuate residents trapped there.

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Three planes carrying residents evacuated from the Russian-controlled frontline Ukrainian city of Oleshky landed at Gomel airport in Belarus, the Belta state news agency reported on Saturday.

5 of 16 outletsfirst reported 31 Octwording from South China Morning Post

The White House insists that US First Lady Melania Trump mediated the ceasefire in Oleshky, which she said was “on the brink of disaster”, with food and medical supplies running perilously low for the up to 2,000 people still there.

7 of 16 outletsfirst reported 29 Octwording from Al Jazeera

The evacuees, wishing to leave for Ukraine, travelled by bus via the Crimean peninsula to the Russian town of Anapa before flying to Belarus and will proceed to Ukraine via a border crossing, Belta said.

5 of 16 outletsfirst reported 30 Octwording from South China Morning Post

The civilians from Oleshky, which has suffered from major food and medicine shortages after years of fighting, began the long journey out of their region in bus convoys on Friday, under a rare regional truce that is expected to continue through Sunday.

5 of 16 outletsfirst reported 30 Octwording from Al Jazeera

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The Straits Times31 Oct

On October 31, four planes carrying hundreds of exhausted and starving residents evacuated from the Russian-controlled Ukrainian town of Oleshky landed in Belarus following a US-backed ceasefire agreement. A convoy then transported these evacuees to Ukraine via Gomel, a city near the border with Ukraine. The evacuation followed weeks without food deliveries due to fighting and drone attacks; around 1,700 people…

Residents of Russian-controlled Ukrainian town arrive in Belarus →6 articles from The Straits Times on this story
CBC31 Oct

Civilians from Russian-occupied Oleshky in Ukraine arrived in Belarus on Saturday as part of a major rescue operation during a six-day ceasefire. The evacuation involved around 2,000 residents who were given the option to travel to Ukrainian or Russian-held territory. Under this truce brokered with U.S. first lady Melania Trump’s help, evacuees from Oleshky traveled by bus and plane to reach safety, with some…

Civilians evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in Belarus on their way to Ukraine →4 articles from CBC on this story
Al Jazeera31 Oct

Residents of the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in Ukraine were evacuated under a truce brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump and Pope Leo XIV, with four planes carrying around 750 people arriving in Gomel, Belarus on Saturday. Rescue workers, medical teams, and Red Cross volunteers met the evacuees who will be transported to Ukrainian territory within hours. The evacuation offered residents the option of…

Hundreds from Russian-occupied Oleshky land in Belarus en route to Ukraine →4 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
The Independent31 Oct

Three planes carrying evacuees from the Ukrainian town of Oleshky under Russian control landed at Gomel airport in Belarus on Saturday. The residents were evacuated by bus through Crimea and Russia before flying to Belarus; they will cross back into Ukraine via another border point. This evacuation marks the first joint relief operation between conflicting sides since the start of the war nearly five years ago…

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Planes carrying evacuated residents from Oleshky land in Belarus →3 articles from The Independent on this story
BBC31 Oct

Residents evacuated from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in Ukraine arrived in Belarus on Saturday after a local ceasefire allowed them to safely depart. The evacuation involved four planes carrying approximately 750 people who used buses to travel from Gomel airport towards the Ukrainian border, while several hundred chose to remain in the devastated city despite harsh living conditions. This operation was…

Evacuated Ukrainians from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in Belarus →3 articles from BBC on this story
Toronto Star31 Oct

Civilians from the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in Ukraine arrived in Belarus on Saturday as part of an evacuation effort facilitated by a temporary truce that started early Tuesday morning and is set to end Sunday evening. The evacuees left their war-damaged homes in bus convoys on Friday, taking advantage of this significant ceasefire which marks the largest period of calm since Russia’s invasion began 4 1/2…

Civilians from war-ravaged Oleshky arrive in Belarus on their way to Ukrainian territory →2 articles from Toronto Star on this story
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CBS News30 Oct

Ukrainian and Russian humanitarian delegations began evacuating residents from Oleshky, a city occupied by Russia since early in the conflict, on Friday as part of a local ceasefire. About 25 buses and some ambulances were used to transport people out, with plans for them to pass through Russia and Belarus before returning to Ukraine by Saturday. The evacuation follows increased pressure from President Trump to halt…

Ukrainians trapped in Russia-held city evacuate during local ceasefire →2 articles from CBS News on this story
South China Morning Post31 Oct

Around 200 residents from Oleshky, a city occupied by Russia, have been evacuated during a ceasefire period. The evacuees arrived in Belarus via three planes that landed at Gomel airport before traveling to Ukraine through a border crossing. Some residents chose to go to Russian-controlled areas instead. This evacuation is part of the first joint relief operation between conflicting sides since the war began nearly…

Russia-occupied Oleshky evacuees arrive in Belarus, Ukraine next →2 articles from South China Morning Post on this story
Deutsche Welle28 Oct

Preparations are underway for the evacuation of approximately 2,000 residents from Oleshky in Ukraine's Kherson region following a ceasefire that began on October 27. The town has been under Russian occupation and suffered flooding due to the destruction of the Kakhovka dam. Lawyer Myroslava Kharchenko, who works with the Save Ukraine Foundation, discusses the confidential nature of these efforts, noting that…

Evacuation from Oleshky: How are preparations going? →
NBC News30 Oct

Evacuations are underway in Oleshky, a Russian-occupied city in Ukraine, under a localized ceasefire that began Tuesday and lasted more than 80 hours as of Friday. This truce, brokered by first lady Melania Trump and Pope Leo XIV, involves a convoy of 25 buses with the capacity to transport 750 passengers along with nine ambulances and over 50 medical professionals. Despite assurances from Russian human rights…

Evacuations begin in Ukraine under localized ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump →
ABC News (AU)30 Oct

Residents of Oleshky, a city in southern Ukraine under Russian control, have started evacuating as part of an aid operation agreed upon by both sides. The evacuation follows a local ceasefire brokered by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, during which an aid convoy was allowed into the area to provide assistance and facilitate departures for those who want to leave. Russia aims to use this operation to push Ukraine…

Evacuation begins from ravaged Russian-controlled Ukrainian city →
The Guardian30 Oct

People living in the besieged Ukrainian city of Oleshky began evacuating on Friday as part of a joint humanitarian effort involving both Ukraine and Russia for the first time since the war began nearly five years ago. The evacuation involved 25 buses and ambulances delivering supplies to residents suffering from severe shortages of food and medicine, with about 2,000 people remaining in the city, including…

Evacuation of civilians begins in besieged Ukrainian city of Oleshky →
New York Post30 Oct

First Lady Melania Trump brokered a temporary cease-fire in Oleshky, Ukraine, allowing an evacuation mission to proceed as residents there face severe food shortages and are reportedly eating grass to survive. The operation, involving 25 buses and 50 medical professionals, aims to evacuate over 750 people voluntarily leaving the city, which is down from a pre-invasion population of around 20,000. The cease-fire…

Evacuations launched in Ukrainian town covered by Melania-brokered cease-fire where starved residents are reportedly eating grass →
Washington Examiner30 Oct

In Oleshky, a Russian-occupied town in southern Ukraine's Kherson region, hundreds of civilians were evacuated as part of a ceasefire brokered by First Lady Melania Trump. Prior to the evacuation, residents had been trapped under near-constant threat from artillery and drone attacks, along with the danger posed by mines, limiting their access to food and movement outside.

Hundreds evacuate Ukrainian city of Oleshky as part of Melania Trump-brokered ceasefire →
Daily Mail30 Oct

US First Lady Melania Trump facilitated a humanitarian ceasefire that allowed hundreds of residents to be evacuated from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in Ukraine’s Kherson region. The evacuees were transported through southern Russia and Belarus to reach safety, with both Russian and Ukrainian authorities confirming the operation's success. Trump coordinated this effort directly between Russian and Ukrainian…

Hundreds of residents evacuated from Russian-occupied city of Oleshky during humanitarian ceasefire brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump →
Times of India31 Oct

US First Lady Melania Trump brokered a rare ceasefire that led to the evacuation of hundreds of residents from Oleshky, a Russian-occupied town in Ukraine. On Saturday, three planes carrying evacuees landed in Gomel, Belarus, after they were transported through Crimea and Russia’s Anapa. This operation was the first such humanitarian effort in nearly five years of war and occurred during a four-hour window on Friday…

Hundreds evacuated from Oleshky as Melania Trump brokers rare Russia-Ukraine ceasefire →

Analysis

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Elsewhere, Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses downed 1,214 Ukrainian drones overnight in one of the largest drone attacks launched by Kyiv.

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The estimated 2,000 remaining residents in the city were offered the choice of travelling to Ukrainian-held territory, Russian-held territory, or remaining in Oleshky with replenished food and medical supplies.

4 outlets

Russia and Ukraine have not specified how many people chose to leave the city, but Melania Trump said the convoy had the capacity to safely evacuate more than 750 people.

4 outlets

The ceasefire in Ukraine’s southern Kherson region began on 3 a.m. Tuesday and is expected to continue through Sunday evening.

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How it changed

  1. 28 Oct

    Since a ceasefire took effect in the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in Ukraine's Kherson region on October 27, preparations have been underway to evacuate residents trapped there.

    12 outlets · Deutsche Welle
  2. 29 Oct

    Elsewhere, Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses downed 1,214 Ukrainian drones overnight in one of the largest drone attacks launched by Kyiv.

    4 outlets · The Independent
  3. 30 Oct

    The estimated 2,000 remaining residents in the city were offered the choice of travelling to Ukrainian-held territory, Russian-held territory, or remaining in Oleshky with replenished food and medical supplies.

    4 outlets · Daily Mail
  4. 31 Oct

    Three planes carrying residents evacuated from the Russian-controlled frontline Ukrainian city of Oleshky landed at Gomel airport in Belarus, the Belta state news agency reported on Saturday.

    5 outlets · South China Morning Post

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Where to start Evacuation from Oleshky: How are preparations going? Deutsche Welle

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  • 31 Oct Civilians evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in Belarus on their way to UkraineCivilians from Russian-occupied Oleshky in Ukraine arrived in Belarus on Saturday as part of a major rescue operation during a six-day ceasefire. The evacuation involved around 2,000 residents who were given the option to travel to Ukrainian or Russian-held territory. Under this truce brokered with U.S. first lady Melania Trump’s help, evacuees from Oleshky traveled by bus and plane to reach safety, with some…CBC
  • 31 Oct Evacuated Ukrainians from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in BelarusResidents evacuated from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in Ukraine arrived in Belarus on Saturday after a local ceasefire allowed them to safely depart. The evacuation involved four planes carrying approximately 750 people who used buses to travel from Gomel airport towards the Ukrainian border, while several hundred chose to remain in the devastated city despite harsh living conditions. This operation was…BBC
  • 31 Oct Hundreds from Russian-occupied Oleshky land in Belarus en route to UkraineResidents of the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in Ukraine were evacuated under a truce brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump and Pope Leo XIV, with four planes carrying around 750 people arriving in Gomel, Belarus on Saturday. Rescue workers, medical teams, and Red Cross volunteers met the evacuees who will be transported to Ukrainian territory within hours. The evacuation offered residents the option of…Al Jazeera
  • 31 Oct Ukraine-Russia war latest: Planes carrying evacuated residents from Oleshky land in BelarusThree planes carrying evacuees from the Ukrainian town of Oleshky under Russian control landed at Gomel airport in Belarus on Saturday. The residents were evacuated by bus through Crimea and Russia before flying to Belarus; they will cross back into Ukraine via another border point. This evacuation marks the first joint relief operation between conflicting sides since the start of the war nearly five years ago…The Independent
  • 31 Oct Civilians from war-ravaged Oleshky arrive in Belarus on their way to Ukrainian territoryCivilians from the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in Ukraine arrived in Belarus on Saturday as part of an evacuation effort facilitated by a temporary truce that started early Tuesday morning and is set to end Sunday evening. The evacuees left their war-damaged homes in bus convoys on Friday, taking advantage of this significant ceasefire which marks the largest period of calm since Russia’s invasion began 4 1/2…Toronto Star
  • 31 Oct Hundreds evacuated from Oleshky as Melania Trump brokers rare Russia-Ukraine ceasefireUS First Lady Melania Trump brokered a rare ceasefire that led to the evacuation of hundreds of residents from Oleshky, a Russian-occupied town in Ukraine. On Saturday, three planes carrying evacuees landed in Gomel, Belarus, after they were transported through Crimea and Russia’s Anapa. This operation was the first such humanitarian effort in nearly five years of war and occurred during a four-hour window on Friday…Times of India
  • 31 Oct Residents of Russian-controlled Ukrainian town arrive in BelarusOn October 31, four planes carrying hundreds of exhausted and starving residents evacuated from the Russian-controlled Ukrainian town of Oleshky landed in Belarus following a US-backed ceasefire agreement. A convoy then transported these evacuees to Ukraine via Gomel, a city near the border with Ukraine. The evacuation followed weeks without food deliveries due to fighting and drone attacks; around 1,700 people…The Straits Times
  • 31 Oct Russia-occupied Oleshky evacuees arrive in Belarus, Ukraine nextAround 200 residents from Oleshky, a city occupied by Russia, have been evacuated during a ceasefire period. The evacuees arrived in Belarus via three planes that landed at Gomel airport before traveling to Ukraine through a border crossing. Some residents chose to go to Russian-controlled areas instead. This evacuation is part of the first joint relief operation between conflicting sides since the war began nearly…South China Morning Post
  • 31 Oct Hundreds evacuated from Melania-brokered ceasefire town of OleshkyResidents of Oleshky, a town occupied by Russia in Ukraine, were recently evacuated as part of a localized ceasefire agreement brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump. This evacuation represents an unusual instance of humanitarian cooperation between Russian and Ukrainian forces on the frontline.Al Jazeera
  • 30 Oct How has the ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky been unfolding?The article discusses the recent humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky, a city occupied by Russian forces, where hundreds of residents were evacuated on Friday after a four-hour window was provided for their safe departure. This evacuation effort was arranged through diplomatic efforts involving US First Lady Melania Trump. The BBC Ukraine correspondent provides an update on how the ceasefire is being implemented and…BBC
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  • 30 Oct Hundreds of residents evacuated from Russian-occupied city of Oleshky during humanitarian ceasefire brokered by US First Lady Melania TrumpUS First Lady Melania Trump facilitated a humanitarian ceasefire that allowed hundreds of residents to be evacuated from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in Ukraine’s Kherson region. The evacuees were transported through southern Russia and Belarus to reach safety, with both Russian and Ukrainian authorities confirming the operation's success. Trump coordinated this effort directly between Russian and Ukrainian…Daily Mail
  • 30 Oct Hundreds evacuate Ukrainian city of Oleshky as part of Melania Trump-brokered ceasefireIn Oleshky, a Russian-occupied town in southern Ukraine's Kherson region, hundreds of civilians were evacuated as part of a ceasefire brokered by First Lady Melania Trump. Prior to the evacuation, residents had been trapped under near-constant threat from artillery and drone attacks, along with the danger posed by mines, limiting their access to food and movement outside.Washington Examiner
  • 30 Oct Ukrainians trapped in Russia-held city evacuate during local ceasefireUkrainian and Russian humanitarian delegations began evacuating residents from Oleshky, a city occupied by Russia since early in the conflict, on Friday as part of a local ceasefire. About 25 buses and some ambulances were used to transport people out, with plans for them to pass through Russia and Belarus before returning to Ukraine by Saturday. The evacuation follows increased pressure from President Trump to halt…CBS News
  • 30 Oct Aid operation, evacuations underway in Ukraine's stricken city of OleshkyA localized ceasefire and joint relief operation are underway in Ukraine’s city of Oleshky, where starving residents are being evacuated to Russia or Crimea. The operation includes the distribution of food and medicine by an aid convoy that arrived under a local truce brokered by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump. Despite this localized cooperation, attacks continue elsewhere in Ukraine, including Russian strikes on…CBC
  • 30 Oct Evacuations launched in Ukrainian town covered by Melania-brokered cease-fire where starved residents are reportedly eating grassFirst Lady Melania Trump brokered a temporary cease-fire in Oleshky, Ukraine, allowing an evacuation mission to proceed as residents there face severe food shortages and are reportedly eating grass to survive. The operation, involving 25 buses and 50 medical professionals, aims to evacuate over 750 people voluntarily leaving the city, which is down from a pre-invasion population of around 20,000. The cease-fire…New York Post
  • 30 Oct Evacuation of civilians begins in besieged Ukrainian city of OleshkyPeople living in the besieged Ukrainian city of Oleshky began evacuating on Friday as part of a joint humanitarian effort involving both Ukraine and Russia for the first time since the war began nearly five years ago. The evacuation involved 25 buses and ambulances delivering supplies to residents suffering from severe shortages of food and medicine, with about 2,000 people remaining in the city, including…The Guardian
  • 30 Oct Explainer-Why is the evacuation of Oleshky by Russia and Ukraine happening now?Residents of the town of Oleshky in southern Ukraine started evacuating on Friday as part of a joint relief operation between Russia and Ukraine, marking the first such effort in nearly five years since the start of the war. This evacuation involves US First Lady Melania Trump's involvement along with Pope Leo’s mediation, aiming to showcase both sides’ commitment to peace negotiations under President Donald Trump’s…The Straits Times
  • 30 Oct Russia-Ukraine truce for Oleshky allows aid mission to help starving residentsA temporary truce has been established in Oleshky, Ukraine, allowing aid workers to assist residents who are facing starvation. This is the first such humanitarian mission since the conflict began in 2022, facilitating evacuations to both Russia and Ukraine. While this cooperation marks a significant moment between conflicting sides, the Russian government emphasizes that it remains a singular instance unlikely to…South China Morning Post
  • 30 Oct Russian, Ukrainian humanitarian officials enter OleshkyHumanitarian officials from Russia and Ukraine entered the besieged city of Oleshky on October 30, 2026, after a localized ceasefire was brokered by Melania Trump. The convoy included representatives from both sides to deliver aid to the affected population in the conflict zone.Al Jazeera
  • 30 Oct Ukrainians trapped in a Russia-held city get chance to flee war during local ceasefireCBS News reports that Ukrainians trapped in Oleshky, a city under Russian control, might be able to evacuate due to a local ceasefire facilitated by Melania Trump's intervention. Aidan Stretch provides the update on this development.CBS News
  • 30 Oct Aid operation, evacuations underway in Ukraine's stricken city of OleshkyIn Oleshky, Ukraine, an aid operation and evacuation are underway under a localized ceasefire brokered by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump. Russian human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova and her Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Lubinets coordinated the delivery of food, hygiene products, medical supplies, and fuel to the town, which has been held by Russia since February 2022. Despite this localized truce, attacks…CBC
  • 30 Oct Evacuation begins from ravaged Russian-controlled Ukrainian cityResidents of Oleshky, a city in southern Ukraine under Russian control, have started evacuating as part of an aid operation agreed upon by both sides. The evacuation follows a local ceasefire brokered by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, during which an aid convoy was allowed into the area to provide assistance and facilitate departures for those who want to leave. Russia aims to use this operation to push Ukraine…ABC News (AU)
  • 30 Oct Evacuations begin in Ukraine under localized ceasefire brokered by Melania TrumpEvacuations are underway in Oleshky, a Russian-occupied city in Ukraine, under a localized ceasefire that began Tuesday and lasted more than 80 hours as of Friday. This truce, brokered by first lady Melania Trump and Pope Leo XIV, involves a convoy of 25 buses with the capacity to transport 750 passengers along with nine ambulances and over 50 medical professionals. Despite assurances from Russian human rights…NBC News
  • 30 Oct Aid convoy enters besieged Ukrainian town OleshkyAn aid convoy has entered the Russian-held town of Oleshky in Ukraine's Kherson region after a United States-brokered ceasefire began. The relief effort includes food and medical supplies, with plans to evacuate up to 750 residents using 25 buses. Ukrainian and Russian human rights commissioners met overnight to coordinate the operation, which follows weeks of preparation as the town faces severe shortages due to…Al Jazeera
  • 30 Oct Residents leave devastated Russian-occupied Oleshky as evacuation corridor opensUkrainian residents are being evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky, a city severely damaged and without basic utilities. Evacuation began on Tuesday following a ceasefire brokered by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, allowing up to 750 people to leave via an evacuation convoy of 25 buses. Despite the dangerous conditions, several hundred residents have chosen to stay due to concerns over leaving their animals behind…BBC
  • 30 Oct Number of residents leaving Oleshky still unclear, Kyiv saysKyiv's prime minister, Sergiy Koretskyi, stated that the number of residents planning to evacuate the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky is still uncertain. Initially, he had suggested 527 people would leave but later retracted this figure on Telegram, saying exact numbers are not available yet as the rescue operation continues and data is fluctuating. The evacuation route remains unclear beyond passing through Russia…The Straits Times
  • 30 Oct Humanitarian convoy ready for Ukraine's stricken city of OleshkyA humanitarian convoy consisting of 25 buses, ambulances, and other vehicles is prepared to deliver aid to Oleshky, a city in Ukraine affected by conflict. The mission is scheduled for later Friday and was organized from Armyansk, about 85 kilometers south of Oleshky. Ukrainian ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets emphasized the focus on aiding vulnerable populations like the elderly and disabled. U.S. First Lady Melania Trump…Toronto Star
  • 30 Oct Evacuation of Russian-occupied Oleshky begins with aid convoy on wayResidents of Oleshky, a Ukrainian town occupied by Russia since February 2022, began evacuating on Friday as part of a localized ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv that holds until Sunday. The evacuation involves 25 buses with at least 750 seats to transport locals, including up to 6,000 people still in the area, along with aid for those who choose to stay. The operation is set to provide food, water, electricity…The Independent
  • 30 Oct Aid convoy sets off for Russian-held town of Oleshky in Ukraine, Izvestia saysOn October 30, an aid convoy carrying food and medical supplies departed for Oleshky, a town in southern Ukraine under Russian control since February 2022. According to the Russian newspaper Izvestia, the relief operation includes representatives from several countries including Russia, Ukraine, France, Italy, and the United States. The move comes after weeks of preparation following the completion of demining…The Straits Times
  • 29 Oct Russia, Ukraine say Oleshky demining operations complete, humanitarian operation to proceedRussia and Ukraine jointly declared on Thursday that demining operations around Oleshky, a Russian-held town in southern Ukraine, have been completed. Both sides issued statements through their human rights commissioners, Yana Lantratova from Russia and Dmytro Lubinets from Ukraine, confirming the readiness of a humanitarian convoy to deliver aid and facilitate resident evacuations according to a prearranged…The Straits Times
  • 29 Oct Humanitarian aid expected to enter Oleshky as localized Russia-Ukraine truce holdsA localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine near Oleshky has lasted three days, allowing humanitarian aid to be delivered to the city starting Friday. Military units from both sides are clearing landmines to ensure safe passage for food and medical supplies to reach approximately 2,000 people trapped there. Meanwhile, a Russian drone attack in central Ukraine killed at least 13 people, highlighting ongoing…CBC
  • 29 Oct Humanitarian aid set to enter Oleshky as a rare Russia-Ukraine truce holds for a third dayHumanitarian aid is scheduled to enter Oleshky on Friday as part of a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine that has held for three days. This truce, brokered with help from U.S. First Lady Melania Trump and Pope Leo XIV, aims to allow the delivery of food and medical supplies to approximately 2,000 trapped civilians in the city. Both Ukrainian ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets and Russian counterpart Yana…The Independent
  • 29 Oct Top Russian official takes US journalists into besieged Ukrainian city ahead of evacuationRussian human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova escorted a group of US journalists from Newsmax to the Russian-controlled Ukrainian town of Oleshky on October 29. The visit came amid a six-day ceasefire brokered by the United States, aimed at facilitating humanitarian aid and evacuations for trapped residents suffering from food and medicine shortages. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed hope that aid would…The Straits Times
  • 28 Oct Evacuation from Oleshky: How are preparations going?Preparations are underway for the evacuation of approximately 2,000 residents from Oleshky in Ukraine's Kherson region following a ceasefire that began on October 27. The town has been under Russian occupation and suffered flooding due to the destruction of the Kakhovka dam. Lawyer Myroslava Kharchenko, who works with the Save Ukraine Foundation, discusses the confidential nature of these efforts, noting that…Deutsche Welle

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