Hunger in Oleshky: Ukraine asks for evacuation

Jun 6, 2026, 01:16 PM en source ↗
Russia-Ukraine WarCivilian Security Debate in Wartime Ukraine

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The Ukrainian city of Oleshky has been under Russian occupation since 2022, leaving many residents cut off from the outside world and facing dire humanitarian conditions including food shortages. The Ukrainian government is seeking to evacuate residents trapped in the occupied zone. The situation illustrates the severe civilian toll of Russia's occupation of Ukrainian territory.

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The Ukrainian city of Oleshky has been occupied by Russian troops since 2022. Many residents are cut off from the outside world and living in dire conditions. Now, Kyiv wants to rescue them.

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