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Natalia Diadiuk, 53, a local resident, reacts as she refuses to be evacuated during a localized ceasefire linked to a humanitarian aid mission to Oleshky, in the village of Kozatske, Kherson region, Ukraine, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
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Civilians in Ukraine's Kherson region prepare for the end of a localized ceasefire. The truce, brokered with help from U.S. first lady Melania Trump, allowed evacuations in Oleshky. It ends Sunday evening. About 2,000 civilians were in Oleshky when the truce began. They could evacuate to Ukrainian or Russian-controlled areas, or stay with replenished supplies. Meanwhile, Russian and Ukrainian drone attacks continue. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia targets Ukraine's energy systems, leaving many without power. In Kherson, the local theater continues performances, offering hope and unity.