Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky reach Ukraine after local ceasefire

Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky crossed into Ukrainian-held territory Saturday in a major rescue operation under the most significant truce since Russia's full-scale invasion began 4½ years ago. The civilians traveled by bus and plane through Russia and Belarus following a deal the U.S. says was brokered by First Lady Melania Trump. Ukrainian authorities restricted disclosure of evacuee numbers and the border crossing location to protect those remaining and future missions. The ceasefire in the Kherson region began Tuesday and continues through Sunday evening. An estimated 2,000 residents were offered relocation to Ukrainian- or Russian-held territory or to stay with replenished supplies. Relatives waited at the border with aid tents and provisions, while Russia's ombudswoman said buses also transported residents choosing to live in Russia.