On Friday, a number of Ukrainian residents were evacuated from the Russian‑occupied city of Oleshky and arrived in neighboring Belarus, officials said.
Oleshky, a city in the southern Kherson region, has been under Russian control since the early months of the 2022 invasion and has suffered extensive damage. The latest movement of people came as part of a locally negotiated ceasefire that temporarily halted hostilities in the area.
During the ceasefire, residents were taken out of the devastated city and escorted across the border into Belarus. The evacuation was coordinated by local authorities who facilitated the crossing under the temporary lull in fighting.
Belarus, which shares a border with Ukraine, has become a common destination for Ukrainians fleeing conflict zones in the south. The arrival of the Oleshky evacuees adds to the growing number of displaced persons seeking safety in the neighboring country.
The evacuation underscores the ongoing humanitarian challenges in the war‑torn region, as civilians continue to seek refuge from the fighting and the destruction of their homes.
<small>Source: BBC News — read the original story there.</small>