The truce established a four-hour window backed by 25 buses and ambulances to transport up to 750 civilians away from the frontline. Ukrainian human rights ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets and Russian counterpart Yana Lantratova jointly visited the city on Friday to oversee the separation of evacuees based on their chosen destinations. Meanwhile, several hundred citizens are refusing to leave despite severe infrastructure damage that has left the area entirely without running water, gas, or electricity. Those who stay behind are slated to receive dozens of tonnes of Russian-supplied food, fuel, and medical aid.
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Humanitarian corridors have provided the Kherson frontline region with its first period o…: Humanitarian corridors have provided the Kherson frontline region with its first period of peace since February 2022.
Hundreds of residents are choosing to stay in the ruined city despite the complete loss o…: Hundreds of residents are choosing to stay in the ruined city despite the complete loss of utilities and running water.
Ukrainian and Russian human rights officials made a rare joint appearance to coordinate t…: Ukrainian and Russian human rights officials made a rare joint appearance to coordinate the civilian departures.
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The evacuation of the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky is under way, Russian and Ukrainian authorities have confirmed.
A ceasefire, brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump, has been in force in the entire frontline region since Tuesday, allowing for the road out of Oleshky to be demined.
The residents of Oleshky who wish to leave have a four-hour window to do so. An evacuation convoy of 25 buses will allow up to 750 people to leave Oleshky until 14:00 (12:00 GMT), along with ambulances for people with limited mobility.
It is understood several hundred people have decided to stay in the town, despite the widespread devastation and the lack of gas, electricity and running water.
"Everyone who wishes to leave Oleshky will be given the opportunity to do so safely," Ukraine's human rights ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said.
"At the same time, those who decide to remain will be able to stay and will receive all the necessary humanitarian assistance."
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