Ukrainians evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky reach Belarus
Residents departed the damaged city during a temporary ceasefire on Friday.
At a glance
- Residents evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky on Friday
- Evacuation occurred during a local ceasefire
- Evacuees have arrived in Belarus
- The city has been heavily damaged
A group of residents has been evacuated from Oleshky, a Ukrainian city under Russian control, and has arrived in Belarus. The evacuation took place on Friday during a local ceasefire arrangement.
Oleshky, located in southern Ukraine, has sustained significant damage during the conflict.
Why it matters
Evacuations from conflict zones provide humanitarian relief to civilians caught in active fighting and can indicate shifts in local military dynamics.
Original reporting
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