Oleshky evacuation begins but volunteer claims Russia already moved people outside of agreed terms

Kyiv Independent30 October 2026, 09:40 UTCUkraine

"Everyone who wishes to leave Oleshky will be given the opportunity to leave safely. At the same time, those who have decided to stay can stay and will receive all the necessary humanitarian support," Ukraine's Human Rights Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said.

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