# Ukraine Battlefield Update: Oleshky Evacuation Shift

> Ukrainian residents flee Oleshky to Ukraine, not Russia, sparking confusion among Putin's supporters.
- Title: Ukraine Battlefield Update: Oleshky Evacuation Shift
- Summary: Ukrainian residents flee Oleshky to Ukraine, not Russia, sparking confusion among Putin's supporters. Over 1,200 km range Gerbera drones deployed by Russia…
- Keywords: oleshky, gerbera drone, sumy, ukraine battlefield, russian forces, ceasefire, politics, world, Ukraine, Battlefield, Update, Evacuation
- Source: EUobserver — https://euobserver.com/246297/many-more-evacuated-people-left-oleshky-for-ukraine-than-for-russia-prompting-putins-people-to-wonder-why-they-were-so-unloved-ukraine-battlefield-update-day-1712
- Published: 2026-11-02T15:35:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: oleshky, gerbera drone, sumy, ukraine battlefield, russian forces, ceasefire, politics, world
## Oleshky Ceasefire Ends
The ceasefire in Oleshky, in the occupied part of the Kherson region, has ended and is expected to last only briefly.
## Residents Prefer Ukraine
Remaining residents of Oleshky voted overwhelmingly to stay in Ukraine rather than Russia.
## Russian Explanations
Russian war supporters offered various theories but none explained why Oleshky residents chose Ukraine.
## Gerbera Drone Deployment
Russia deployed a new Gerbera drone with a range of up to 1,200 km for military use.
## Key takeaway

Over 1,200 km range Gerbera drones deployed by Russia, but Oleshky residents prefer Ukraine over Russia.