Emotional reunions with loved ones for Oleshky evacuees

People evacuated from the devastated, Russian-occupied city of Oleshky were reunited with their loved ones after crossing from Belarus into Ukraine on Saturday.

A reunion after evacuation

The crossing brought evacuees from Oleshky back into Ukraine, where they met family members and other loved ones. The reunions marked an emotional moment for people displaced from the city.

Why the crossing matters

Oleshky is described as both devastated and under Russian occupation. Against that backdrop, the movement of evacuees from Belarus into Ukraine provided an opportunity for them to reconnect with those close to them.

The available information does not provide further details about the number of people involved, their journeys or what will happen next. It confirms, however, that the evacuees reached Ukraine and were reunited with loved ones on Saturday.