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Russian strikes cut power as Ukraine ceasefire set to end

A humanitarian ceasefire in Kherson region allowing civilian evacuations is due to expire within hours.

a telephone pole that has been knocked over
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At a glance

  • Russian strikes have cut power to thousands in Ukraine
  • A humanitarian ceasefire in Kherson region is set to end within hours
  • The ceasefire has allowed civilians to evacuate from Oleshky

Russian military strikes have disrupted power supplies to thousands of people in Ukraine as a humanitarian ceasefire in the Kherson region approaches its end. The temporary truce has enabled civilians to leave the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky.

The ceasefire was established to facilitate evacuations from the area.

Why it matters

The expiring ceasefire marks a potential resumption of hostilities in a key region of the ongoing conflict.

Original reporting

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