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Ukrainian evacuees reunite with family after years trapped in Russia-occupied city

Oleshky residents had been without food, water and electricity, with many resorting to cooking garden weeds to survive.

Evacuees from Russia-occupied city where residents ate weeds arrive in Ukraine
Evacuees from Russia-occupied city where residents ate weeds arrive in Ukraine — image via BBC News World feed — Credit: Storywire

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Oleshky residents had been without food, water and electricity, with many resorting to cooking garden weeds to survive.

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