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Hundreds evacuate Russian-occupied Oleshky in ceasefire-enabled operation

A localized truce brokered by Melania Trump allows civilians to flee the southern Ukrainian city.

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What to know

  • A localized ceasefire brokered by first lady Melania Trump enabled the evacuation of hundreds from Russia-occupied Oleshky in southern Ukraine on Saturday.
  • The operation, running from Tuesday through Sunday, represents one of the most significant pauses in fighting since Russia's February 2022 invasion.
  • Evacuees traveled through Russia and Belarus to reach Ukrainian-held territory; others chose to remain in Oleshky or relocate to Russian territory.
  • The ceasefire also allowed humanitarian supplies to be delivered and roads cleared of mines in the Kherson region.

“The ceasefire began at 3 a.m. Tuesday and is expected to continue through Sunday evening. It is one of the most significant localized pauses in fighting since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.”

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Hundreds evacuate Russian-occupied Oleshky in ceasefire-enabled operation
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    Zelenskyy credits Melania Trump and U.S. mediation in evacuation

    In a statement posted on social media, Zelenskyy thanked the United States and first lady for their mediation role, as well as Ukraine's Defense Forces and human rights ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets. The White House confirms Trump helped broker the localized ceasefire to enable the humanitarian assistance and civilian evacuations.

    “He thanked the United States and first lady for their mediation, as well as Ukraine's Defense Forces and human rights ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets.”
    — Volodymyr Zelenskyy
    1. 1 outlet Residents return home to Ukraine after humanitarian ceasefire

      first by Straight Arrow, 11d ago

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    Residents evacuate Oleshky; hundreds cross to Ukrainian-held territory

    Evacuation begins Friday with residents leaving Oleshky in bus convoys. Evacuees were offered the choice of traveling to Ukrainian-held territory, relocating to Russian-held territory, or remaining in the city. Hundreds crossed the border in the northern Chernihiv region on Saturday after traveling by bus and plane through Russia and Belarus.

    “Residents evacuated from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky and crossed into Ukrainian-held territory on Saturday after a humanitarian operation made possible by a localized ceasefire.”
    — Volodymyr Zelenskyy
  3. background

    Localized ceasefire begins in Kherson region — A humanitarian ceasefire begins at 3 a.m. Tuesday in the southern Kherson region, allowing roads to be cleared of mines and humanitarian supplies to be delivered to Oleshky.

  4. background

    Melania Trump learns of Oleshky's deteriorating conditions at UN event — First lady Melania Trump learned about the dire humanitarian situation in Oleshky during an event surrounding the United Nations General Assembly in September and began discussions with Russian and Ukrainian officials about a potential ceasefire and evacuation.