Oleshky’s Humanitarian Crisis

In Russian-occupied Oleshky, civilians face shortages of food, clean water, and medical care amid dangerous, disrupted routes and risks to movement and evacuation.

Ukrainian authorities have used drones to deliver supplies after ground deliveries became difficult or stopped; one reported operation brought about four tonnes of food to 100 locations. Yet getting aid to residents remains hazardous, with reports of attacks on delivery efforts, landmines, and concerns about the risks civilians face when seeking or receiving assistance.