First evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky leave hospitals to reunite with families

Those discharged so far have family members or acquaintances in Ukrainian-controlled territory who can accommodate them.

For evacuees without somewhere to stay, authorities have identified temporary housing options. Starting next week, officials plan to help people travel to their preferred destinations across Ukraine and settle into accommodation.

"We are also working on arrangements for people with limited mobility who require ongoing care and assistance with housing," Lubinets said.

Evacuees continue to receive medical, social and psychological support. Government officials are also helping them obtain internally displaced person status and apply for financial assistance.

A rare humanitarian evacuation

The residents were brought to Ukrainian-controlled territory following a temporary ceasefire from October 27 to November 1, which allowed a humanitarian operation in Oleshky and surrounding areas of the occupied Kherson region.

The operation involved clearing routes of mines, organizing humanitarian transport and evacuating residents, including people requiring medical assistance.

On October 31, evacuees traveled through Belarus before crossing into Ukrainian-controlled territory.

Oleshky, located on the Russian-occupied eastern bank of the Dnipro River, has faced severe humanitarian conditions during the war.