First civilian evacuation from Russian-held Oleshky begins after months of shortages

A joint relief operation evacuated civilians from Russian-held Oleshky, opposite Kherson, marking the first such evacuation in nearly five years of war. The city has faced severe food and medical shortages, with warnings of starvation for the remaining few thousand residents, including about 50 children. The operation's scope and whether it signals a broader humanitarian corridor remain uncertain.

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