# Trapped Oleshky civilians get a chance to escape, but those seeking Ukraine may be taken to Russia first

https://mins.news/en/item/117832

- Meduza, 2026-10-27 17:37 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/10/27/trapped-without-food-electricity-or-medicine-civilians-in-occupied-oleshky-finally-have-a-chance-to-escape-but-even-those-wishing-to-go-to-ukraine-will-reportedly-be-taken-to-russia-first

> A ceasefire began in Russian-occupied Oleshky on October 27 to enable civilian evacuations and humanitarian aid deliveries. It is due to last until November 1, and both sides say they are observing it. Evacuation arrangements remain unclear; the Financial Times reports that even residents seeking to reach Ukraine will first be taken to Russia.

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