Evacuation begins from besieged Oleshky amid truce

Evacuation and humanitarian aid distribution have commenced in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky within the Kherson region, according to Russian Ombudsperson Yana Lantratova and Davyd Arakhamia, a member of Ukraine's parliament. Lantratova reported on her Telegram channel that people are gathering in Oleshky, with some desiring to leave for Russian territory while others seek to cross into Ukraine.

Each group will be granted the opportunity to depart. Arakhamia further confirmed that a Ukrainian delegation arrived safely in Oleshky, and both the evacuation and humanitarian aid distribution have begun. Ukrainian Ombudsperson Dmytro Lubinets shared that he is currently on the ground in the city, discussing residents' needs with them to determine the most urgent assistance required.

Ukraine's Prime Minister, Serhii Koretskyi, stated that 527 residents of Oleshky expressed a desire to relocate to Ukraine, while Russia has yet to disclose similar figures for those wishing to move to their nation. The Russian and Ukrainian forces had agreed to a ceasefire for a humanitarian operation, brokered by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, which went into effect on October 27 and will remain in place until late on November 1.

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