Residents leave devastated Russian-occupied Oleshky as evacuation corridor opens

Residents are leaving Oleshky after an evacuation corridor opened in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city, which has been described as devastated.

Residents begin leaving

The opening of the corridor provides a route for people seeking to leave Oleshky. The evacuation is taking place as the city remains under Russian occupation.

Why the evacuation matters

The movement of residents highlights the severe conditions in Oleshky and the continuing impact of the conflict on civilians. The available information does not provide further details about the corridor, including its duration, destination or the number of people involved.

For those still in the city, the evacuation corridor represents an opportunity to leave a devastated area. Further developments will determine how the evacuation unfolds.