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Oleshky evacuees reach Ukrainian-held territory after local ceasefire
Hundreds of residents of Russian-held Oleshky arrived in Ukrainian-controlled territory on Saturday. They traveled by bus and plane through Russia and Belarus. U.S. first lady Melania Trump announced the truce on October 23. Kyiv called it the longest ceasefire since 2022, while Russia's foreign ministry accused Ukraine of violations.
Why it matters
The pause eased shelling on nearby Kherson and showed the two sides can cooperate on civilian rescue.
Background
Oleshky, on the Dnieper's left bank, has been occupied by Russia since 2022. Residents lacked food, water and electricity.
The story so far
- Civilians evacuated from Oleshky under local truce
- Oleshky evacuees reach Ukrainian-held territory after local ceasefire
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Sources
- BBC News ↗Oct 31, 11:50 AM ET
- PBS NewsHour ↗Oct 31, 10:47 AM ET
- CBS News ↗Oct 31, 10:47 AM ET
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