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The Kherson region in Ukraine remains a flashpoint for conflict and humanitarian crises. Recent events have underscored the dire situation, particularly in the town of Oleshky. The SSU has uncovered collaborators who assisted Russian forces during the occupation. Meanwhile, humanitarian conditions in the region have worsened, with reports of food seizures and forced propaganda staged by Russian authorities. Efforts by Ukraine and the international community, including the EU and OSCE, aim to secure humanitarian access and aid. The region's security and civilian population continue to face severe challenges, highlighting the urgent need for international intervention and accountability.

What are the main humanitarian issues in Oleshky, Kherson region?

The humanitarian situation in Oleshky is critical due to Russian occupation. Residents face severe shortages of food, water, and medicine, with reports of starving populations and lack of access to medical care.

How has the international community responded to the crisis in Kherson region?

The international community, including the EU, OSCE, UN, and Red Cross, has voiced concerns and called for humanitarian access. Efforts are being made to secure aid and support for affected civilians.

What is the role of the SSU in the Kherson region crisis?

The SSU, alongside the National Police and SBI, has been instrumental in exposing collaborators and securing the region. They play a critical role in intelligence and security operations against Russian influence.

What strategies are Ukraine employing to support Kherson residents?

Ukraine is actively working on securing humanitarian corridors, delivering aid via drones, and collaborating with international bodies to bring relief to those affected by the occupation and conflict.

What is the impact of Russian propaganda in Kherson region's occupied areas?

In occupied areas like Oleshky, Russian forces stage propaganda to portray a false narrative of normalcy and gratitude among residents, complicating the humanitarian efforts and obscuring the true conditions under occupation.

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Ukrainian military carried out its fifth humanitarian drone mission to Beryslav: further 600 kg of food was delivered Ukrainian military carried out its fifth humanitarian drone mission to Beryslav: further 600 kg of food was delivered Last night, the Ukrainian military carried out its fifth humanitarian mission to Beryslav in the Kherson region. 855 7 Previously in trend: The Armed Forces of Ukraine deliver food to villages using drones

Russia shelled seven regions of Ukraine: there are fatalities and injuries. VIDEO+PHOTOS Russia shelled seven regions of Ukraine: there are fatalities and injuries. VIDEO+PHOTOS Throughout the day on 11 October and during the night of 11–12 October, Russian forces attacked a number of regions in Ukraine using artillery, aerial bombs, missiles and drones. There have been fatalities and injuries amongst civilians, and damage has been caused to residential buildings,... 1 504 6 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine

Russians attacked number of regions in Ukraine: there are fatalities and injuries; children are among dead. PHOTOS Russians attacked number of regions in Ukraine: there are fatalities and injuries; children are among dead. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours and during the night of 8 October, Russian troops attacked settlements in the Donetsk, Sumy, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv and Kherson regions. The shelling has resulted in deaths and injuries, and has damaged residential buildings, vehicles,... 868 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine

Russians are looking for people in Oleshky to appear in propaganda videos, but most of them refuse, - Regional Military Administration Russians are looking for people in Oleshky to appear in propaganda videos, but most of them refuse, - Regional Military Administration Commanders of Russian units blockading the city of Oleshky have been ordered to film propaganda videos featuring civilians. 838 6 Previously in trend: Humanitarian crisis in Oleshky

Russia is preparing staged videos featuring residents of Oleshky in which they accuse Ukraine of blockade, - SSU Russia is preparing staged videos featuring residents of Oleshky in which they accuse Ukraine of blockade, - SSU Counterintelligence has uncovered information indicating that Russia is preparing a series of information and psychological special operations regarding the situation in the temporarily occupied city of Oleshky in the Kherson region. 1 384 10 Previously in trend: Russian psychological operations (PsyOps) Humanitarian crisis in Oleshky

Russians attack village in Kherson region with drone: child and two adults injured Russians attack village in Kherson region with drone: child and two adults injured Three people, including a 6-year-old child, were injured in a Russian drone attack on October 6 in the village of Pravdyne, Bilozerka community, Kherson region. 334 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack in Kherson region

Russia has attacked southern Ukraine: one person has been killed and 12 wounded. PHOTO Russia has attacked southern Ukraine: one person has been killed and 12 wounded. PHOTO Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have attacked the Mykolaiv, Odesa, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. The shelling has resulted in one fatality and several injuries, and has caused damage to civilian buildings and infrastructure. 912 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine

Chonhar Bridge has sustained serious damage. SATELLITE IMAGES Chonhar Bridge has sustained serious damage. SATELLITE IMAGES The Chonhar road bridge, which connects the temporarily occupied Crimea with the Kherson region, has suffered significant damage. Satellite images have revealed the extent of the damage to the bridge. 10 822 31 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Carried across Dnipro by drone: six cats evacuated from occupied Oleshky. VIDEO Carried across Dnipro by drone: six cats evacuated from occupied Oleshky. VIDEO National Guard soldiers carried out a unique operation to rescue six cats from the occupied town of Oleshky. 3 983 57 Previously in trend: Humanitarian crisis in Oleshky

Russia has attacked number of regions in Ukraine: there have been fatalities and dozens of injuries, including children. PHOTOS Russia has attacked number of regions in Ukraine: there have been fatalities and dozens of injuries, including children. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have attacked the Sumy, Chernihiv, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson and Mykolaiv regions. The shelling has resulted in fatalities and dozens of casualties, including children. 1 503 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine

Second successful operation: food, medicines and children’s kits were delivered by drones to Oleshky, which is occupied by Russia, – Vyhivskyi. VIDEO Second successful operation: food, medicines and children’s kits were delivered by drones to Oleshky, which is occupied by Russia, – Vyhivskyi. VIDEO Last night, guardsmen from the 11th Brigade of the Mykhailo Hrushevsky National Guard and the 34th Kherson Regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine carried out their second successful operation to deliver humanitarian aid to the town of Oleshky in the Kherson region. 2 864 10 Previously in trend: Humanitarian crisis in Oleshky

Residents of occupied town of Oleshky are fleeing town on their own by mopeds, bicycles and on foot, – Lubinets. VIDEO Residents of occupied town of Oleshky are fleeing town on their own by mopeds, bicycles and on foot, – Lubinets. VIDEO Residents of Oleshky are trying to escape the occupied town on their own, faced with a choice between two threats – being blown up by a landmine or dying of starvation. 20 788 42 Previously in trend: Humanitarian crisis in Oleshky

Shelling of regions in Ukraine: at least 5 people killed, further 74 injured. PHOTOS Shelling of regions in Ukraine: at least 5 people killed, further 74 injured. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have carried out strikes on a number of regions in Ukraine. The enemy used attack drones, FPV drones, artillery, aerial bombs and missiles. There have been fatalities, dozens of people have been injured, and significant damage has been caused to civilian... 1 290 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine

Defence Forces struck launch site for attack UAVs, command post and Russian crossing point, – General Staff Defence Forces struck launch site for attack UAVs, command post and Russian crossing point, – General Staff On 2 October and during the night of 2–3 October, the Defence Forces carried out strikes against a number of key military targets belonging to the Russian occupiers. 1 382 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

EU called on Russia to ensure humanitarian access to occupied Oleshky EU called on Russia to ensure humanitarian access to occupied Oleshky The European Union has called on Russia to ensure safe humanitarian access to the temporarily occupied town of Oleshky in the Kherson region and to allow the civilian population to leave the town. 1 026 6 Previously in trend: Humanitarian crisis in Oleshky

Russia has attacked number of regions in Ukraine: one person has been killed and dozens injured. PHOTOS Russia has attacked number of regions in Ukraine: one person has been killed and dozens injured. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have attacked towns and villages in the Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Kherson regions. The shelling has resulted in one fatality and several injuries, as well as damage to residential buildings, vehicles, businesses and civilian infrastructure. 1 004 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine

Fifteen organisers of sham elections to Russian State Duma in occupied Kherson region have been notified of charges against them, - Office of the Prosecutor General. PHOTO Fifteen organisers of sham elections to Russian State Duma in occupied Kherson region have been notified of charges against them, - Office of the Prosecutor General. PHOTO In the Kherson region, 15 Ukrainian citizens have been identified and notified in absentia that they are suspected of collaboration. 1 248 2 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators Elections in Russia

Russia attacked regions of Ukraine: four dead and many wounded. PHOTOS Russia attacked regions of Ukraine: four dead and many wounded. PHOTOS During the night and on the morning of 1 October, Russian forces attacked a number of regions in Ukraine using drones, guided bombs, artillery and other types of weaponry. The shelling has resulted in civilian deaths and injuries, as well as damage to residential buildings, vehicles,... 1 641 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine

Traitor who worked for enemy at "district department of Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs" during occupation of Kherson and kept records of abducted people exposed – SSU. PHOTO Traitor who worked for enemy at "district department of Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs" during occupation of Kherson and kept records of abducted people exposed – SSU. PHOTO The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), together with the National Police and the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), exposed another Russian accomplice who worked for the enemy during the occupation of Kherson. 1 577 6 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators

Ukraine initiated urgent review of humanitarian catastrophe in Russian-occupied Oleshky at OSCE – Sybiha Ukraine initiated urgent review of humanitarian catastrophe in Russian-occupied Oleshky at OSCE – Sybiha Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that Ukraine had initiated an urgent review of the humanitarian catastrophe in Oleshky, Kherson region, temporarily occupied by Russia, at a meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council. 1 463 3 Previously in trend: Humanitarian crisis in Oleshky

Russia is preparing staged videos in Oleshky; locals will be forced to say they are well-fed and grateful, - Sybiha Russia is preparing staged videos in Oleshky; locals will be forced to say they are well-fed and grateful, - Sybiha Russia is preparing to stage propaganda videos featuring residents of the occupied town of Oleshky, forcing them to claim that life in the town is supposedly peaceful. 1 262 4 Previously in trend: Humanitarian crisis in Oleshky

Russian forces seized food supplies dropped by Armed Forces of Ukraine for residents of occupied Oleshky, - CMA Russian forces seized food supplies dropped by Armed Forces of Ukraine for residents of occupied Oleshky, - CMA In the occupied town of Oleshky in the Kherson region, Russian troops are confiscating humanitarian supplies delivered by the Ukrainian military from local residents and continue to abduct people. 5 120 88 Previously in trend: Humanitarian crisis in Oleshky

Further 14 children have been returned from temporarily occupied territories of Kherson region: total since start of year now stands at 204 Further 14 children have been returned from temporarily occupied territories of Kherson region: total since start of year now stands at 204 A further 14 children aged between 6 and 17 have been successfully returned from the temporarily occupied part of the Kherson region to territory controlled by Ukraine. 585 0 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation

EU is trying to secure humanitarian access to occupied town of Oleshky EU is trying to secure humanitarian access to occupied town of Oleshky The European Union, together with international organisations and Ukraine, is attempting to secure humanitarian access to the temporarily occupied town of Oleshky in the Kherson region. The European Commission has described the situation in the town as unacceptable and is demanding unhindered... 1 070 2 Previously in trend: Humanitarian crisis in Oleshky

In Kherson region, police evacuated 60-year-old woman and her dog from frontline village devastated by shelling. VIDEO In Kherson region, police evacuated 60-year-old woman and her dog from frontline village devastated by shelling. VIDEO In the Borozenske community in the Kherson region, police officers evacuated a 60-year-old woman from a frontline village that had been devastated by Russian shelling. Along with her essential belongings, she took her dog with her, although the frightened animal initially refused to approach the... 1 345 4 Previously in trend: Evacuation in Kherson region

Humanitarian disaster in Oleshky: Media have identified Russian military personnel who may be involved. PHOTO Humanitarian disaster in Oleshky: Media have identified Russian military personnel who may be involved. PHOTO Russian military personnel from the 126th Separate Coastal Defence Brigade of the Russian Federation’s Black Sea Fleet and the 331st Guards Parachute Regiment may be implicated in the humanitarian disaster in the occupied city of Oleshky. 4 177 11 Previously in trend: Humanitarian crisis in Oleshky

Russia has carried out massive shelling of Ukraine: there are fatalities and dozens of injured across several regions. PHOTOS Russia has carried out massive shelling of Ukraine: there are fatalities and dozens of injured across several regions. PHOTOS Throughout the day on 28 September, Russian troops launched large-scale attacks on a number of regions in Ukraine. The shelling has resulted in fatalities and dozens of injuries, as well as damage to residential buildings, infrastructure, transport and businesses. 4 267 13 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine

One of Russian Federation’s most covert ’sleeper’ agents has been exposed in Kherson, – SSU. VIDEO One of Russian Federation’s most covert ’sleeper’ agents has been exposed in Kherson, – SSU. VIDEO The Counter-Intelligence Directorate of the Security Service of Ukraine has exposed one of the Russian Federation’s most covert agents in Kherson. 13 526 18 Previously in trend: High treason Detention of adjusters

Humanitarian situation in Oleshky is worsening: Ukraine is looking for ways to help local residents, - Sybiha Humanitarian situation in Oleshky is worsening: Ukraine is looking for ways to help local residents, - Sybiha Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Ukraine would seek ways to deliver aid and gain access to civilian hostages in the temporarily occupied town of Oleshky in the Kherson region. 1 764 9 Previously in trend: Humanitarian crisis in Oleshky

Humanitarian crisis in Oleshky: recently, drones were used to deliver around 4,000 tonnes of food to 100 locations across town, - Regional Military Administration. VIDEO Humanitarian crisis in Oleshky: recently, drones were used to deliver around 4,000 tonnes of food to 100 locations across town, - Regional Military Administration. VIDEO Since March, the Kherson Regional Military Administration, in collaboration with the Ukrainian military, has been systematically delivering food to the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky across the Dnipro River using drones. 6 280 36 Previously in trend: Humanitarian crisis in Oleshky

Humanitarian blockade of Oleshky: Sybiha called on UN and Red Cross to intervene immediately and save people Humanitarian blockade of Oleshky: Sybiha called on UN and Red Cross to intervene immediately and save people The temporarily occupied town of Oleshky in the Kherson region is on the brink of starvation: the civilian population, including children, is forced to survive without food, water, or medicine. 1 932 26 Previously in trend: Humanitarian crisis in Oleshky

Russia has not granted humanitarian access to Oleshky and Hola Prystan, - UN Russia has not granted humanitarian access to Oleshky and Hola Prystan, - UN Russia has still not granted humanitarian organisations safe access to Oleshky and Hola Prystan in the Kherson region. Residents of these communities are in need of food and medicines. 5 440 14 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Humanitarian crisis in Oleshky

UN on humanitarian situation in Oleshky: We are trying to help people despite shelling UN on humanitarian situation in Oleshky: We are trying to help people despite shelling UN Secretary-General Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stated that the organization is trying to reach people in frontline and hardest-hit areas, particularly in the occupied Oleshky in the Kherson region. 2 412 16 Previously in trend: Humanitarian crisis in Oleshky

Council of Europe on critical situation in occupied Oleshky: Civilians are trapped Council of Europe on critical situation in occupied Oleshky: Civilians are trapped Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O’Flaherty said the humanitarian situation in occupied Oleshky, Kherson Oblast, is worsening. He called for a ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid to reach the city and civilians to be evacuated safely. 2 233 26 Previously in trend: Humanitarian crisis in Oleshky

People have begun eating dogs in occupied Oleshky; no food has been delivered since May – City Military Administration People have begun eating dogs in occupied Oleshky; no food has been delivered since May – City Military Administration People in Russian-occupied Oleshky, Kherson Oblast, are starving because food supplies are not reaching the city. Some families have begun eating dogs. 8 341 79 Previously in trend: Humanitarian crisis in Oleshky

Russia attacked seven regions of Ukraine: there are fatalities and injuries, and civilian infrastructure has been damaged. PHOTOS Russia attacked seven regions of Ukraine: there are fatalities and injuries, and civilian infrastructure has been damaged. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have carried out strikes on civilian infrastructure and residential areas in several regions of Ukraine. The Kherson, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Sumy and Chernihiv regions, as well as other frontline areas, came under fire. There have been fatalities and injuries... 1 307 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine

Further 21 Ukrainians have been returned from territories occupied by Russian Federation, - Lubinets. PHOTO Further 21 Ukrainians have been returned from territories occupied by Russian Federation, - Lubinets. PHOTO Seventeen Ukrainian citizens were successfully repatriated from the temporarily occupied territories (TOT) thanks to the efforts of the Ombudsman’s Office, whilst a further four people were repatriated from the TOT via other countries – Georgia and Moldova. 1 450 2 Previously in trend: Return from occupation

Russian drone hits medical facility in Kherson region: nurses injured Russian drone hits medical facility in Kherson region: nurses injured A Russian drone attacked a medical facility in Bilozerka, Kherson region, injuring two nurses. 738 0 Previously in trend: UAVs attacks on the Kherson region

Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminate Colonel Isaiev, who betrayed Ukraine and sided with Russia in 2014 Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminate Colonel Isaiev, who betrayed Ukraine and sided with Russia in 2014 Ukrainian defenders eliminated Oleksandr Isaiev, commander of the Russian Armed Forces’ 8th Artillery Regiment, in the Kherson region on 19 September. He had fought against Ukraine on the side of the Russian army since 2014. 6 034 15 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

Russia has attacked seven regions of Ukraine: there are fatalities and dozens of wounded. PHOTOS Russia has attacked seven regions of Ukraine: there are fatalities and dozens of wounded. PHOTOS On 21–22 September, Russian troops carried out strikes on populated areas in Ukraine. The Sumy, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson and Mykolaiv regions came under enemy fire. 1 787 0

Kherson risks being left without heat in winter: RMA reports critical condition of generating facilities Kherson risks being left without heat in winter: RMA reports critical condition of generating facilities Due to critical damage to generating equipment and continuous shelling that is hampering repairs, Kherson risks entering the winter period without centralized heating. 979 2 Previously in trend: heating season Evacuation in Kherson region

Russia has launched massive attack on regions of Ukraine: there are fatalities and injuries. PHOTOS Russia has launched massive attack on regions of Ukraine: there are fatalities and injuries. PHOTOS On 20 September and in the morning of 21 September, Russian forces attacked a number of regions in Ukraine using drones, missiles, aerial bombs, artillery, mortars and multiple launch rocket systems. The strikes have resulted in fatalities, dozens of injuries and significant damage to civilian... 2 811 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine

Russia must be held accountable for deliberately causing humanitarian disaster in occupied Kherson region, - Sybiha. PHOTOS Russia must be held accountable for deliberately causing humanitarian disaster in occupied Kherson region, - Sybiha. PHOTOS Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha emphasised that the humanitarian disaster on the temporarily occupied left bank of the Kherson region was caused by the Russian Federation, and that it is the Russian Federation that must bear responsibility. 2 584 18 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Russians struck monastery in Kherson region: priest was killed and four others were wounded Russians struck monastery in Kherson region: priest was killed and four others were wounded Yesterday, September 19, Russian troops struck the village of Chervonyi Mayak in the Kherson region, resulting in one fatality and several injuries. 1 987 10 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Kherson region

Russia attacked seven regions of Ukraine: 14 people killed, 52 wounded. PHOTOS Russia attacked seven regions of Ukraine: 14 people killed, 52 wounded. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have attacked the Sumy, Mykolaiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk and Kharkiv regions. The shelling has resulted in deaths and injuries, with children among the victims. 1 699 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine

33 children and teenagers returned from Russian occupation in week – Kuleba 33 children and teenagers returned from Russian occupation in week – Kuleba Over the past week, 33 children and teenagers were brought back from territories temporarily occupied by Russia. Among them were young people whom the occupiers persecuted for refusing Russian passports, forced them to take part in propaganda events, and sought to draw them into military... 1 272 0 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation Return from occupation Abduction of children by Russia

Occupiers lure people to sham elections in Henichesk with free lemonade and Soviet songs – CCD. PHOTO Occupiers lure people to sham elections in Henichesk with free lemonade and Soviet songs – CCD. PHOTO Russian occupiers are trying to boost turnout in illegal elections to the Russian State Duma in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine with entertainment and free refreshments. In Henichesk, they decorated a polling station in the style of the 1960s, played Soviet songs and set up a... 2 639 7 Previously in trend: Russian election on TOT of Ukraine

Russians attacked seven regions of Ukraine: there have been fatalities and dozens of people have been injured. PHOTOS Russians attacked seven regions of Ukraine: there have been fatalities and dozens of people have been injured. PHOTOS Russian troops have attacked the Donetsk, Kharkiv, Odesa, Sumy, Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. There have been fatalities, and dozens of people have been injured. 1 597 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine

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