Evacuation from Oleshki has begun: most have asked to return to Ukrainian territory

Yuri Kobzar18:00, 30.10.26

Only 4 buses out of 21 were filled with those who decided to remain under Putin’s regime.

Two white buses parked on a wet, uneven surface with trees in the background, while a few people in military attire are present nearby.

Residents of occupied Oleshki, who agreed to be evacuated , accompanied by representatives of the Ukrainian state, left by bus for the Russian city of Anapa. This was reported by the head of the Servant of the People parliamentary faction, David Arakhamia.

“The Ukrainian delegation, together with the evacuated residents of Oleshki, left for Anapa. From there they will fly by plane to Belarus, and then take buses home,” he wrote.

Meanwhile, Russian propagandist Vladimir Romanov, who also arrived in Oleshky, published a post on Telegram in which he complained that the vast majority of the townspeople had expressed a desire to evacuate to Ukrainian-controlled territory.

“Ukraine – 17 buses. Russia – 4 buses. Most likely, more of our buses will be shown on TV, but their windows will be tightly curtained,” he wrote, and then deleted this information out of fear.

(C)UNIAN 2026

3 comments

    • It depends on what the Moskali do to remove their mines. I was surprised that 20% actually want to live in the swamp with broken promises.

      There are also reports that while this corridor is open, the Filth is building up orcs in Kherson and taking advantage of Melania’s ceasefire.

    • From other reports it sounded like the intent was for those returning to Ukrainian controlled territory, they would be routed through Belarus… That would be a long trip if true.

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