Hundreds of residents from the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky reached Ukrainian-controlled territory after traveling through Crimea, Russia, and Belarus.
President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the successful humanitarian operation, noting that roads leading to Oleshky were cleared of landmines during a temporary ceasefire.
Evacuees described surviving extreme hardships, food shortages, and constant military bombardment in Oleshky before making the journey to reunite with relatives.