Residents eating garden weeds in Russian-occupied city cut off from food and water
Summary
The city of Oleshky in southern Ukraine has been under Russian control since 2022 and is cut off from food, water, and essential supplies. Residents face constant shelling, lack of medical care, and severe shortages, with many forced to eat garden weeds to survive. Two civilians recently died while trying to return with food due to strict curfews and drone attacks.Key Facts
- Oleshky has been occupied by Russian forces since 2022 and is sealed off from outside help.
- The collapse of the Nova Kakhovka Dam in 2023 flooded parts of the city and eliminated gas, electricity, and water supplies.
- The population has dropped from 24,000 to about 6,000, including 200 children.
- Children suffer from malnutrition, no proper medical care, and no access to schooling.
- Only one hospital is partly open and only performs critical surgeries like amputations a few days a week.
- Ukraine has tried to send aid but has not been successful in recent months.
- Russian officials admit there are food and medicine shortages but blame Ukrainian forces, while Ukraine calls it a full blockade by Russia.
- Residents are so desperate they discuss which garden weeds are safe to eat and share food over messaging apps.
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