Ukrainians in Oleshky, occupied by Russia, face starvation

Oleshky, a town in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine, is at the center of a critical humanitarian crisis. Ukraine accuses Russia of blockading the town and its surroundings. Russia denies the allegations.

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Ukrainian officials are renewing calls to evacuate Oleshky, a Russian-occupied town in southern Ukraine where thousands of residents are reportedly facing severe shortages of food, water and medicine. Ukraine says Russian forces have blocked humanitarian access and evacuations, while Russia blames Ukraine for disrupting aid deliveries. As supplies are now being delivered by drone, Ukraine is urging UN intervention, describing the situation as a growing humanitarian crisis affecting civilians trapped in the town.

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