Thousands trapped in occupied Oleshky face starvation as Russia shells aid deliveries
More than 6,000 residents, including about 200 children, may be trapped in Russian-occupied Oleshky without food, water or medicine, with Russian forces attacking aid convoys and some civilians fleeing through minefields.
A severe humanitarian crisis is unfolding in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in Kherson region. Reports indicate that more than 6,000 residents may currently be trapped there, among them roughly 200 children.
Local residents are reportedly lacking basic necessities, including food, drinking water and medicine. The situation has become so dire that some civilians are choosing to risk crossing mined fields in an attempt to escape the city, as no other route to safety appears to be available.
Compounding the crisis, humanitarian aid meant to reach the city is reportedly being targeted by Russian forces, who have shelled attempts to deliver assistance to trapped civilians. This means that even when aid is organized, it often cannot reach those who need it most.
Oleshky remains under Russian control, leaving its population largely cut off from food supplies and medical care. The presence of children among those trapped adds further urgency to concerns about the humanitarian toll.
The reports underscore the continuing plight of civilians in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine, where access to basic services remains severely limited and international aid efforts face significant obstacles due to ongoing military activity in the area.
