Hundreds from Russian-occupied Oleshky land in Belarus en route to Ukraine
Summary
Hundreds of residents from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrived in Gomel, Belarus, aboard four planes as part of an evacuation under a temporary regional truce. Ukrainian lawmaker David Arakhamia said they were expected to travel onward to Ukrainian-controlled territory within hours; the evacuation effort also offered residents the option of going to Russia or staying in Oleshky with supplies.Key Facts
- David Arakhamia said four planes carrying Oleshky residents arrived in Gomel on Saturday.
- Belarusian state media reported that rescue workers, medical teams and Red Cross volunteers met the evacuees.
- Arakhamia said the evacuees were due to continue to Ukrainian territory within hours.
- Residents began travelling out of the region by bus on Friday under a truce expected to last through Sunday.
- About 2,000 residents were offered the choice of travelling to Ukrainian- or Russian-held territory, or remaining in Oleshky with food and medical supplies.
- Russia and Ukraine have not said how many residents chose to leave.
- Melania Trump said the humanitarian convoy could evacuate more than 750 people, while Russia’s representative Yana Lantratova said buses also carried residents who wanted to live in Russia.
- The White House said Melania Trump helped broker the truce; Pope Leo XIV also urged Russian and Ukrainian leaders to permit aid deliveries and civilian evacuations.
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