The Guardian
Civilian evacuations begin in Russian-held Oleshky, Ukraine
Evacuations began Friday in Russian-held Oleshky in southern Ukraine as a humanitarian convoy delivered food and medicine during a joint relief operation. Across the Dnipro River from Kherson, the city has faced severe food and medical shortages for months. A few thousand residents remain, including about 50 children, with warnings that those still there face starvation.
What to know
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The joint relief operation included civilian evacuations and convoy deliveries of food and medicine.
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About 50 children are among the few thousand residents remaining in the city, where prolonged shortages have prompted starvation warnings.
Why it matters
Prolonged shortages and starvation warnings underscore the humanitarian importance of the civilian evacuations and aid deliveries.
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