Residents flee Russian-occupied Oleshky during temporary ceasefire
A temporary truce in Ukraine's Kherson region enabled evacuations from the occupied city over the weekend.
At a glance
- Temporary ceasefire enabled evacuations from Oleshky
- Residents travelled through Russia and Belarus to reach safety
- Evacuees arrived in Chernihiv region on Saturday
- Some reunited with loved ones after years of separation
A temporary ceasefire in Ukraine's Kherson region allowed residents of the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky to flee over the weekend. The evacuees travelled through Russia and Belarus, arriving in the Chernihiv region on Saturday.
Some of those who left were able to reunite with friends and family members they had not seen for an extended period.
Why it matters
The evacuation highlights ongoing displacement caused by the conflict in Ukraine and the humanitarian impact on civilians in occupied territories.
Original reporting
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