# Oleshky evacuees reach Ukraine and reunite with families as rare humanitarian mission ends

https://mins.news/en/video/124124

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-11-01 03:23 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlEn8rM1XyE

> A humanitarian mission in Russian-occupied Oleshky has ended after a rare agreement between Ukraine and Russia enabled hundreds of civilians to evacuate. It was the first operation of its kind since the war began, as years of bombardment and worsening conditions have created a humanitarian crisis.

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