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Residents from Russian-occupied Oleshky reunite with families after evacuation operation

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Briefings

Residents of Oleshky, a city under Russian occupation since 2022, successfully crossed into Ukrainian territory during a rare truce brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump. This evacuation operation occurred on Saturday, allowing families to reunite after the city was caught in intense fighting that left many residents starving and unable to leave prior to the event.

Key points

• Residents of Oleshky successfully crossed into Ukrainian territory on Saturday during a major rescue operation.
• The evacuation occurred after a rare truce brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump, allowing those who had been starving and unable to leave to return to their families.

Context

Oleshky has been under Russian occupation since 2022 and was caught in intense fighting that left residents starving and unable to leave. A truce brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump allowed evacuees to cross into Ukrainian-held territory, enabling reunification with families.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single Saturday event; specific numbers of evacuees, duration of the truce, or long-term outcomes remain unknown.

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