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Residents depart Russian-occupied Oleshky as evacuation route opens
Residents are leaving Oleshky, a severely damaged frontline town under Russian occupation, as an evacuation corridor opens. Gas, electricity and running water are unavailable in the town. Even without those basic services, several hundred people are believed to have chosen to remain.

What to know
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Residents are departing Russian-occupied Oleshky as an evacuation corridor opens.
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Several hundred people are believed to have opted to stay, despite the lack of gas, electricity and running water.
Why it matters
The report highlights residents' departure from a frontline town and the lack of basic services for those staying.
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