700 civilians flee occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky during local ceasefire

Over 700 civilians were evacuated from the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky on Friday during a four-hour local ceasefire, though hundreds of residents chose to remain despite severe conditions. The evacuation, which involved 25 buses and ambulances, was made possible by a temporary humanitarian truce negotiated by the US with Pope Leo's involvement and Melania Trump's mediation. Evacuees face a long journey through Russian territory to Belarus before reaching Ukrainian-controlled Chernihiv region. Many residents refused to leave, citing inability to bring pets or reluctance to abandon homes. The city has suffered famine, landmine-blocked roads, and drone attacks since Russia's February 2022 invasion. The ceasefire is scheduled to last until Sunday, November 1.