Twenty-five buses with a total capacity of at least 750 seats have been prepared to evacuate civilians from the temporarily occupied town of Oleshky in the Kherson region. Specialised transport and ambulances have also been arranged for people who are unable to move independently. On 30 October, the Russian Human Rights Commissioner, Yana Lantratova, announced that the transport was ready. The Ukrainian Ombudsman, Dmytro Lubinets, confirmed that the humanitarian convoy was ready and that coordination of the evacuation mission was continuing.
Briefly about the main points
- On 30 October, 25 buses were prepared to evacuate residents from the occupied town of Oleshky.
- Special spaces and nine ambulances have been provided for people with reduced mobility.
- Dmytro Lubinets announced that the routes had been cleared of mines and that the humanitarian convoy was ready.
- The evacuation is scheduled to take place by 14:00, and the distribution of humanitarian aid is set to begin after 14:30.
Buses and ambulances have been prepared for the evacuation from Oleshky
According to Lantratova, the organised transport convoy comprises 25 buses, each with a capacity of at least 750 passengers.
In addition, around 30 beds have been set aside for bedridden patients, along with nine ambulances. More than 50 healthcare workers have been deployed for the humanitarian operation.
Water and food have been provided on the transport for those being evacuated. The organisers have also announced that pets may be taken along with their owners.
Lubinec is coordinating the humanitarian mission
The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets announced the completion of demining work on the routes required for the humanitarian operation.
According to the agreed plan, the evacuation of those wishing to leave Oleshky is scheduled to take place by 14:00 on 30 October. After 14:30, humanitarian aid is due to be distributed to residents who remain in the town.
The humanitarian convoy is due to arrive at the central hospital in Oleshky.
The operation is being co-ordinated by representatives of Ukraine and Russia, with the US acting as mediator. Until reaching agreements The First Lady of the United States joined in Melania Trump.
Which route will be used to evacuate the residents of Oleshky?
Under the plan agreed by the parties, Ukrainians who decide to return to territory controlled by Ukraine will first be transported via Russia and then via Belarus.
The planned itinerary includes a journey by road from Oleshky to Anapa, a flight to Gomel in Belarus, and a return journey to Ukraine.
A local ceasefire has been in place in the Oleshky area since 27 October, and is due to remain in force until the evening of 1 November.
According to reports from the parties involved, the ceasefire agreements are being observed. Meanwhile, the Russian ombudswoman has reported that two people were killed whilst clearing the area of mines.
Oleshky has been under Russian occupation since 2022. According to preliminary data from the Kherson Regional State Administration, There are still around two thousand civilians in the city, including nearly 50 children.
