Humanitarian convoy reaches Ukrainian city as Russia-Ukraine truce holds
Aid and evacuation mission enters Oleshky as ceasefire continues into its fourth day.
At a glance
- Humanitarian convoy of 25 vehicles entered Oleshky with food, medicine and evacuation capacity
- Ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine held for 80 hours as of Friday
- About 2,000 residents remain in the Russian-occupied city
- Demining operations preceded the mission, resulting in two deaths
A humanitarian convoy of 25 buses and ambulances entered the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky on Friday, delivering food and medicine to residents. Ukraine's Human Rights Ombudsman said the delegation safely arrived as a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine held after 80 hours.
About 2,000 people remain in the southern Kherson region city. The mission planned to evacuate residents who wish to leave for Russian or Ukrainian-controlled territory, with operations scheduled to conclude at 2 pm local time. Demining operations along routes into the city were completed on Thursday, with two people killed during the work.
Why it matters
The operation represents the most significant truce in the 4½-year conflict since Russia's full-scale invasion, allowing humanitarian access to a devastated city.
Original reporting
- Saudi Gazette — LatestHumanitarian operation begins in devastated Ukrainian city as truce holds
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