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Ukrainian evacuees rejoin families after years trapped in Russian-held city
Ukrainian evacuees have reunited with their families after spending years trapped in a city occupied by Russia. Residents of Oleshky had no food, water or electricity, and many turned to cooking weeds from their gardens as a way to stay alive.

What to know
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Ukrainian evacuees reunited with relatives after years trapped in a Russian-occupied city.
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Without food, water or electricity, many Oleshky residents cooked weeds from gardens to sustain themselves.
Why it matters
The report highlights family reunification after prolonged entrapment alongside the lack of basic necessities faced by Oleshky residents.
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