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A Ukrainian City in the Kill Zone Relishes a Moment of Peace

A rare localized cease-fire announced by the first lady, Melania Trump, offered a brief respite for Kherson, where Russian drones and artillery have long terrorized civilians.

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Net covered streets in Kherson protect against Russian drone assaults as people take advantage of the relative calm during a local, temporary cease-fire on Wednesday, set up to allow the upcoming evacuation of civilians from neighboring town of Oleshky.

A Ukrainian City in the Kill Zone Relishes a Moment of Peace

A rare localized peace deal announced by the first lady, Melania Trump, offered a brief respite for Kherson, where Russian drones and artillery have long terrorized civilians.

© David Guttenfelder/The New York Times

Net covered streets in Kherson protect against Russian drone assaults as people take advantage of the relative calm during a local, temporary cease-fire on Wednesday, set up to allow the upcoming evacuation of civilians from neighboring town of Oleshky.

Rare Evacuation Announced by Melania Trump Begins in Ukrainian City of Oleshky

Many people left in Oleshky, where bombardment is constant, have run out of food. A truce that began Tuesday is supposed to allow aid in and civilians out.

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An apartment building, damaged by Russian attacks in Oleshky, Ukraine.

What to Know About the Cease-Fire for a Besieged Ukrainian City

Many people left in Oleshky, where bombardment is constant, have run out of food. A truce set to begin early Tuesday is supposed to allow aid in and civilians out.

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Protesters outside the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw demanding help for the residents of Oleshky, a Ukrainian town under siege by the Russians, this month.

What to Know About the Cease-Fire for a Besieged Ukrainian City

Many people left in Oleshky, where bombardment is constant, have run out of food. A truce set to begin early Tuesday is supposed to allow aid in and civilians out.

© Wojtek Radwanski/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Protesters outside the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw demanding help for the residents of Oleshky, a Ukrainian town under siege by the Russians, this month.
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