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1. 8 Nov 2 8:19 AM

   Ombudsman announces follow-up arrangements for Oleshky

   About 700 people in total left Oleshky over the roughly six-day ceasefire; Ombudsman Lubinets says a joint Ukraine-Russia center will help return remaining civilians, monthly aid to Oleshky has been agreed, and bodies of fallen soldiers and civilians removed during the ceasefire are to be returned.

   “We don't know where to go, but one thing is certain: We will survive…”

   1. 2 outlets Oleshky residents return to Ukraine

      first by France 24 EN, 7d ago · also Kyiv Independent

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      • Tears and joy as Oleshky residents reunite with relatives in Ukraine Kyiv Independent · 6d ago
   2. 1 outlet Russia-Ukraine truce for Oleshky allows aid mission to help starving residents

      first by SCMP, 9d ago

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     Ukraine’s Ombudsman says a joint Ukraine-Russia center will help return civilians. Monthly aid to occupied Oleshky was also agreed, while bodies of fallen Ukrainian soldiers and civilians removed during the ceasefire are to be returned. #Ukraine

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     Melania Trump’s # ceasefire in # oleshky did save civilian lives. But it didn’t bring peace any closer, quite the contrary. Russia used the guise of ceasefire and ’humanitarian aid’ to fortify their positions, bring more troops, equipment, weaponry, and ammunition closer to the front. The war will escalate from here, and Kherson’s civilians will…

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     ⚡️ Update: Russian military equipment filmed by Sky News during ceasefire in Kherson Oblast was used for demining, Ukraine’s ombudsman claims.

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2. 7 Nov 2 6:51 AM

   Ukraine's General Staff says Russia exploited the truce militarily

   Ukraine's General Staff states Russian forces used the Oleshky ceasefire to rotate soldiers, improve fighting positions, expand anti-drone netting on logistics routes, and resupply ammunition, while Ukrainian forces respected the truce.

   “Long-range drone footage confirms that Russia used the ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky to bring in troops, rations and weapons.”

   1. 13 outlets Hundreds from Russian-occupied Oleshky land in Belarus en route to Ukraine

      first by Al Jazeera, 8d ago · also CBC, BBC, France 24 EN, USA Today, Independent UK, RFE/RL +6

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      • Civilians evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in Belarus on their way to Ukraine CBC · 8d ago
      • Evacuated Ukrainians from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in Belarus BBC · 8d ago
      • Residents from Russian-occupied Oleshky reunite with families after evacuation operation France 24 EN · 8d ago
      • Starved residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky return to Ukraine USA Today · 8d ago
      • ‘We escaped from hell’: Hundreds of Ukrainians return from Russian occupied Oleshky The Independent · 8d ago
      • Tears Of Joy As Ukrainians Evacuated From Russian-Occupied Oleshky Reunite With Family RFE/RL · 8d ago
      • Civilians from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in Belarus on their way to Ukraine Baltimore Sun · 8d ago
      • ‘We escaped from hell’: Hundreds of starving Ukrainians return home from Russian-occupied Oleshky under ceasefire deal Independent UK · 7d ago
      • Ukrainians return home from Russian-occupied Oleshky UPI · 7d ago
      • Hundreds evacuated from Russian-occupied town of Oleshky arrive in safe Ukrainian land NY Post · 7d ago
      • Evacuees of Russian-occupied Oleshky reunited with families Mastodon · 7d ago
   2. 2 outlets Ukraine says Russia used Oleshky ceasefire to reinforce positions

      first by Reuters, 5d ago · also Straits Times

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     Sky News: Long-range drone footage confirms that Russia used the ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky to bring in troops, rations and weapons. Ukrainian Defenders say that Russia brought in a significant increase of air reconnaissance means and relevant equipment.

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     KYIV INDEPENDENT: Russia exploits ceasefire to mask military movements, General Staff says https:// kyivindependent.com/russia-exp loits-ceasefire-to-mask-military-movements-general-staff-says/ Russia used the humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky to rotate soldiers, improve fighting positions, expand anti-drone netting on key logistics routes, and…

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     Russia used the humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky to rotate soldiers, improve fighting positions, expand anti-drone netting on key logistics routes, and resupply soldiers with ammunition, Ukraine's General Staff said on Nov. 2.

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3. 6 Nov 2 5:14 AM

   Ceasefire ends; Russia resumes strikes on Kherson region

   With the truce over, Russian strikes resume across the Kherson region, cutting power to thousands, according to Ukrainian officials and reporting.

   1. 3 outlets Localised ceasefire in Ukraine's Kherson region set to end

      first by France 24 EN, 7d ago · also SCMP, The Australian

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      • Longest truce of Ukraine war, in Kherson region, set to end SCMP · 6d ago
   2. 2 outlets Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as Kherson ceasefire to end

      first by Mastodon, 5d ago · also BBC

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     🔴 Russian forces used a temporary humanitarian ceasefire in occupied Oleshky to move heavy armor and conceal atrocities, Sky News drone footage reveals. Aerial video caught soldiers loading over 30 bodies of slain civilians into military trucks just before evacuation teams arrived.

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     Sky News drone footage reveals russian forces exploited the temporary humanitarian ceasefire in occupied # Oleshky to rotate fresh troops, move heavy armor, and hurriedly conceal evidence of atrocities. Soldiers were filmed loading over 30 bodies of violently killed civilians from a local hospital into military trucks right before evacuation teams…

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     🔴 Russia used the Oleshky humanitarian ceasefire to reinforce troops and replenish ammunition, Ukraine’s General Staff reported. Forces took advantage of the evacuation pause to rotate personnel, deliver weapons, and fortify positions in Kherson.

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4. 5 Nov 1 6:47 PM

   Sky News footage alleges Russia hid atrocities during truce

   Long-range drone footage published by Sky News reportedly shows Russian forces moving heavy armor and troops into Oleshky and loading over 30 bodies of slain civilians into military trucks before evacuation teams arrived.

   “Aerial video caught soldiers loading over 30 bodies of slain civilians into military trucks just before evacuation teams arrived.”

   • ▶Associated Press
     Rare ceasefire ends in Ukraine’s Kherson region, raising fears of heavier Russian attacks video · YouTube · 6d ago
   • ▶Sky News
     Exclusive: Russian military used Oleshky ceasefire to reinforce positions video · YouTube · 6d ago
   1. 13 outlets Civilians in Ukraine’s Kherson prepare for the return of war as localized cease-fire ends

      first by Boston Globe, 6d ago · also Straits Times, Hindustan Times, Al Jazeera, Arab News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Mercury News +6

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      • Longest truce of Ukraine war ends in Kherson Straits Times · 6d ago
      • Kherson braces for return of war as localised Russia-Ukraine truce ends Al Jazeera · 6d ago
      • Civilians in Ukraine’s Kherson prepare for the return of war as localized ceasefire ends Arab News · 6d ago
   2. 4 outlets Evacuation from Oleshky: What is happening in the town?

      first by DW.com, 10d ago · also PBS NewsHour, Philadelphia Inquirer, Straits Times

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      • Aid operation and evacuations in Oleshky amid brief truce agreed to by Russia and Ukraine PBS NewsHour · 9d ago
      • Brief Russia-Ukraine truce facilitates evacuations from and aid deliveries to Oleshky Philadelphia Inquirer · 9d ago
      • Explainer-Why is the evacuation of Oleshky by Russia and Ukraine happening now? Straits Times · 9d ago
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     🔴 BREAKING: Russians used ceasefire to reinforce their positions. Watch the video.

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     Ukraine's air raid alert system suffers 'hostile interference,' air force says

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     russian military used # Oleshky ceasefire to bring in troops, hardware and supplies https:// news.

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5. 4 Nov 1

   Ukrainian forces evacuate 167 civilians from Kherson right bank

   Separately from the Oleshky mission, Ukrainian forces evacuate 167 residents trapped on the Dnipro's right bank in Kherson Oblast, including 22 children and 21 people with limited mobility, under daily Russian shelling.

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     During the humanitarian ceasefire around Oleshky, Ukrainian forces also evacuated 167 civilians from Ukrainian-held communities along the right bank of Kherson region. The group included 22 children and 21 people with limited mobility, moved from areas under daily Russian shelling. #Ukraine

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     ⚡ NEWS Humanitarian Evacuations from Oleshky During Localized Ceasefire Residents of the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky were successfully evacuated and reunited with family members on October 31 following a localized ceasefire. The city, situated on the front line, faces a severe humanitarian crisis with civilians lacking basic…

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     Ukraine's General Staff says Ukrainian military evacuated 167 residents of the right bank of Kherson region during the humanitarian mission in Oleshky, among them 22 children and 21 low-mobility people, using the ceasefire on designated areas.

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6. 3 Oct 31

   First Oleshky evacuees reach Ukrainian-controlled territory

   Residents who left Oleshky arrive at Ukrainian-controlled territory and the Belarus border crossing after traveling through Russia and Belarus, with emotional reunions with relatives.

   “Stop what? If that means even one single man coming home alive, give her all the credit in the world. It doesn't cost anything.”

   • ▶Sky News
     'These people have been living in terrible conditions': Oleshky evacuees cross back into Ukraine video · YouTube · 7d ago
   • ▶Reuters
     Evacuees from Oleshky arrive in Belarus on their way to Ukraine video · YouTube · 7d ago
   1. 8 outlets Hundreds evacuated from Oleshky as Melania Trump brokers rare Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

      first by Times of India, 8d ago · also CNN, The Times of India, Toledo Blade, KRDO, KEYT-TV, Al Jazeera +1

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      • Oleshky evacuees return to Ukraine under Melania Trump-brokered ceasefire CNN · 8d ago
      • Hundreds evacuated from occupied Oleshky as Melania Trump brokers rare Russia-Ukraine ceasefire The Times of India · 8d ago
      • Reunited after 1,711 days: Oleshky evacuees return to Ukraine under Melania Trump-brokered ceasefire CNN · 8d ago
      • Hundreds evacuate Ukrainian city of Oleshky under Melania Trump-brokered cease-fire Toledo Blade · 7d ago
      • Hundreds evacuate Ukrainian city of Oleshky under Melania Trump-brokered ceasefire KRDO · 7d ago
      • Evacuations begin in occupied Ukrainian town as Melania Trump-brokered ceasefire holds KEYT-TV · 7d ago
      • Hundreds evacuated from Melania-brokered ceasefire town of Oleshky Al Jazeera · 7d ago
      • Hundreds evacuate Ukrainian city of Oleshky as part of Melania Trump-brokered ceasefire Washington Examiner · 7d ago
   2. 8 outlets Russia-occupied Oleshky evacuees arrive in Belarus, Ukraine next

      first by SCMP, 8d ago · also Philadelphia Inquirer, Toronto Star, WRAL, The Independent, RTE News, The Telegraph +1

      4 more headlines

      • Civilians from war-ravaged Oleshky arrive in Belarus on their way to Ukrainian territory Philadelphia Inquirer · 8d ago
      • Residents of Ukraine's Oleshky arrive in Belarus RTE News · 8d ago
      • Oleshky evacuees arrive in Belarus The Telegraph · 8d ago
      • Oleshky evacuees arrive in Belarus amid localised truce between Kyiv and Moscow Euronews · 8d ago
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     BREAKING: Residents evacuated from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky reach Ukraine after a localized ceasefire.

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     Ukrainians from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky, as part of a humanitarian mission, arrived at the Belarusian airport in Homel. From there, they will travel to Ukraine. A total of four planes arrived. More than 750 people were evacuated, but some who did not want to

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     This is how Ukrainians welcomed people returning today from Russian occupation. Oleshky is only one of many occupied cities, and thousands of Ukrainians are still waiting to come home. They have not been forgotten. Ukraine remembers its people under occupation. # Ukraine

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7. 2 Oct 30

   Ukrainian delegation enters Oleshky, delivers aid

   After the ceasefire holds roughly 75-80 hours without a recorded violation, a Ukrainian delegation led under Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets reaches Oleshky, delivers humanitarian aid, and arranges buses for residents wishing to leave.

   “Our dearest ones... We are so happy…”

   • ▶DW News
     Rare ceasefire: Ukraine and Russia evacuate civilians from Oleshky | DW News video · YouTube · 8d ago
   • ▶Reuters
     Oleshky aid mission and evacuations begin as local Russia-Ukraine truce holds video · YouTube · 9d ago
   1. 6 outlets Residents leave devastated Russian-occupied Oleshky as evacuation corridor opens

      first by BBC, 9d ago · also Arab News, France 24 EN, CBS News, Yahoo, Channel 4

      6 more headlines

      • Residents evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky as Melania Trump-backed truce holds Arab News · 9d ago
      • War in Ukraine: Evacuations under way in Russian-occupied Oleshky France 24 EN · 8d ago
      • Residents evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky during U.S.-brokered ceasefire CBS News · 8d ago
      • Residents leave Russian-occupied Oleshky amid local ceasefire Yahoo · 8d ago
      • Oleshky: First evacuations from Russian-occupied UkrainIan city after Melania Trump-brokered ceasefire Channel 4 · 8d ago
      • Residents leave Russian-occupied Oleshky in evacuation operation France 24 EN · 8d ago
   2. 1 outlet Humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky ends after aid delivery, civilian evacuation – Lubinets

      first by Interfax-Ukraine, 6d ago

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     🇺🇦 BREAKING:A Ukrainian delegation has safely reached russian-occupied Oleshky The ceasefire has now held for 80 hours and continues Ukrainian representatives are meeting with local residents to assess their urgent humanitarian needs For the people of Oleshky, this is a long-awaited moment of hope

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     🇷🇺🇺🇦 Russia says it’s WRAPPING UP its humanitarian mission in the occupied town of Oleshky Aid has reached the town under a local truce that has held for days, and residents who want out can leave for either Russia or Ukraine. The pause is due to run until Sunday evening.

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     # BBCNews - Residents leave devastated Russian-occupied Oleshky as evacuation corridor opens https://www. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c60me2 98k1yeo the evacuees will first have to travel into Russian-occupied territory and then on to Russia, take a govt plane to Belarus, and then drive across the border into Ukraine. And incredibly precarious journey

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8. 3 days quiet
9. 1 Oct 26 8:00 PM

   Humanitarian ceasefire begins around occupied Oleshky

   A temporary ceasefire takes effect in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in Kherson region, intended to allow an estimated 2,000-6,000 trapped civilians to be evacuated.

   1. 11 outlets Hundreds evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky during rare Ukraine ceasefire

      first by BBC, 8d ago · also PBS NewsHour, Philadelphia Inquirer, Fraser Valley Today, KCCI, paNOW, CBS News +4

      6 more headlines

      • Residents evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky reach Ukraine after localized ceasefire PBS NewsHour · 8d ago
      • Residents evacuated from Russia-occupied Oleshky arrive back in Ukraine amid temporary U.S.-brokered ceasefire CBS News · 7d ago
      • Evacuees from Russia-controlled Oleshky arrive back in Ukraine amid U.S.-brokered ceasefire The Hill · 7d ago
      • Oleshky ceasefire expires, Ukraine evacuates civilians The Canberra Times · 7d ago
      • Evacuees Rejoice After Arriving in Ukraine Following Oleshky Ceasefire The Australian · 7d ago
      • Starved residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky return to Ukraine during a rare local ceasefire SMH.com.au · 7d ago
   2. 9 outlets Ukraine evacuates civilians from parts of Kherson region as expiry of Oleshky ceasefire nears

      first by Japan Today, 6d ago · also Kyiv Independent, Channel News Asia, Daily Maverick, Arab News, Straits Times, Hindustan Times +2

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      • Ukrainian forces evacuate civilians around Kherson Oblast during Oleshky ceasefire Kyiv Independent · 6d ago
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     A temporary ceasefire was established in the area of the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky (Kherson region). It began at 3:00 a.m. (4:00 a.m. Moscow time). According to estimates by the Ukrainian government, between two and six thousand civilians are trapped there under

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     ⚡ A ceasefire in the temporarily occupied town of Oleshky in Ukraine’s Kherson region has remained in effect for 30 hours without any reported incidents.

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     KYIV POST: Oleshky Truce Holds for 30 Hours as Kherson Falls Quiet https://www. kyivpost.com/post/88413 The first 30 hours of the humanitarian ceasefire around Russian-occupied Oleshky passed without incidents, Ukraine’s ombudsman said on Oct. 28. Across the Dnipro in Kherson, residents ventured outdoors and municipal workers reached areas…

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