Oleshky evacuation begins as 527 residents prepare to return through Belarus
The main phase of a humanitarian mission in Oleshky began on Oct. 30 after crews completed demining designated routes, clearing the way for a convoy to deliver aid to the Russian-occupied city, Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets announced. Earlier that morning, Lubinets issued a joint statement to the press with Russian Ombudswoman Yana Lantratova in Russian-occupied Armyansk, Crimea.
On October 30, the main phase of a humanitarian mission in Oleshky began as Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets announced that designated routes had been cleared for a convoy to deliver aid to the Russian-occupied city. According to Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers, 527 residents planned to return to Ukrainian-controlled territory.
However, a Ukrainian Prime Minister's aide later clarified that the number of residents returning was unknown. The evacuation process involved transporting residents to the Russian city of Anapa, then flying them to Belarus aboard a Russian Defense Ministry military transport aircraft. From Belarus, they would be able to enter Ukraine.
Lubinets shared footage from the Russian-occupied city and announced that residents wishing to leave would have until 2 p.m. to do so. Authorities prepared 25 buses and ambulances for the evacuation, with a focus on providing medical examinations and accommodations in Ukraine.
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