# Evacuation and aid distribution begin in Russian-occupied Oleshky

https://mins.news/en/item/122190

- Meduza, 2026-10-30 10:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/30/evacuation-humanitarian-aid-distribution-begin-in-russian-occupied-oleshky

> Officials from Russia and Ukraine say evacuations and humanitarian aid distribution have started in occupied Oleshky, in the Kherson region. Ukraine says 527 residents want to relocate to Ukraine; Russia has not provided a figure for those seeking to relocate to Russia. The countries halted hostilities for the humanitarian mission under a truce that began on October 27 and is due to last until late on November 1.

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