Ukraine and Russia begin Oleshky ceasefire for aid mission
The Russian-occupied town has been devastated by fighting and flooding since Moscow's invasion in 2022.
According to DW, the Russian-occupied town has been devastated by fighting and flooding since Moscow's invasion in 2022.
Around 2,000 people remain stranded in the city of Oleshky, facing severe shortages of food and medicine.
This world story centres on Russia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Oleshky, Ukraine and Russian-occupied.
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