First Oleshky evacuees leave hospital as hundreds receive care
Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Commissioner for Human Rights, confirmed that residents with relatives in Ukrainian-controlled territory have been released, while others continue to receive medical and social support.
By Robert Marshall ·
The first of several hundred residents from Oleshky have been discharged from hospital. These individuals have moved in with relatives and acquaintances in territory controlled by Ukraine. The remaining evacuees continue to receive comprehensive assistance.
Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Commissioner for Human Rights, provided these details. He stated that the operation to support the residents is ongoing. Lubinets emphasized the necessity of ensuring continued care after the initial extraction from danger. He expressed gratitude to those who offered help and concern.
Upon reaching Ukrainian-controlled territory, the evacuees received essential items. This package included phones, clothing, and personal hygiene products. Medical facilities facilitated the acquisition of bank cards, tax identification numbers, and identification documents for the residents.
Staff from administrative service centres visited the evacuees to issue certificates confirming their status as internally displaced persons. Experts from the Pension Fund also assisted with housing allowances. Temporary accommodation has been secured for those unable to stay with family members.
Starting November 9, transportation to preferred regions and further accommodation will be arranged for these individuals. Specific arrangements are being made for the care and housing of people with limited mobility. Olha Altunina, Lubinets' representative, is accepting inquiries from those wishing to provide accommodation via email.
The evacuation followed a ceasefire in the area around Oleshky that took effect on the night of October 26 and 27. Local residents travelled to Russian territory on October 30 and were flown to Belarus the following day. They crossed the Ukrainian border by bus. Animals were evacuated alongside the residents. Ukraine's defence forces reported that 167 people from the right bank of Kherson Oblast were evacuated during this ceasefire window.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russian forces used the ceasefire period to rotate units and fortify positions. They also strengthened anti-drone defences and expanded logistics capabilities. A humanitarian disaster is currently unfolding in the city of Oleshky.
