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Ukraine Battlefield Update: Oleshky Crisis
Residents in Russian-occupied Oleshky face starvation, forced dog consumption, and drone attacks as Russia blocks aid.
In brief
Residents in Russian-occupied Oleshky face starvation, forced dog consumption, and drone attacks as Russia blocks aid. Ukrainian civilians in Oleshky are starving, forced to eat dogs, and face drone attacks due to Russian blockades. Originally reported by EUobserver.
Oleshky's Humanitarian Crisis
Two clans have emerged in Oleshky, those who support Putin can get food.
Food Shortages in Oleshky
Prices there are not merely high but almost astronomical. Eggs sell for 800 hryvnias a dozen (€19).
Humanitarian Aid Efforts
Ukraine's SBU security service launched a new operation to deliver humanitarian packages containing food, water and medicines across the Dnipro.
Drones as Aid Delivery
Heavy Vampire drones, dubbed Baba Yaga by Russians, are one of the few ways of providing aid to people on the occupied side of the river.
Forced Dog Consumption
Residents have even been forced to eat dogs to survive in the town.
Human Shields and Blockades
Russia uses Oleshky to shell the right bank of the Dnipro, especially the city of Kherson, just nine km away.
Humanitarian Corridor Needed
Ukraine's military administration head says they need to establish a humanitarian corridor to evacuate people from Oleshky.
International Law Violations
The situation in Oleshky constitutes a violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention and a war crime under Article 8 of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
Russian Psychological Warfare
Russian soldiers were ordered to arrange interviews to discredit Ukraine, including claims that Ukrainians were shelling Oleshky.
Food Shortages and Abuses
Residents face severe food shortages, with some losing up to 40 kg of weight due to starvation.
Humanitarian Aid Blockade
Food was last delivered to Oleshky at the end of May, and no further attempts were made after locals tried on 2 June.
Drones and Mine Threats
Residents travel along a 'road of death' lined with burnt-out cars to the nearest town for food, risking landmines.
Humanitarian Crisis Impact
A woman in Oleshky reported losing 40 kg and now weighs 67 kg, stating she is dying from starvation.
Russian Occupation Tactics
Russia uses Oleshky as a human shield, preventing safe evacuation and causing civilian deaths.
International Response
Ukraine's foreign minister called for the establishment of a humanitarian corridor to safely evacuate civilians.
Ongoing Crisis
Residents in Oleshky face starvation, forced dog consumption, and drone attacks as Russia blocks aid.
The headline
Ukrainian civilians in Oleshky are starving, forced to eat dogs, and face drone attacks due to Russian blockades.
