Abdujalil Abdurasulov
Ukraine reporter
The false warnings were sent out just minutes before the end of a ceasefire in the Ukrainian frontline city of Oleshky, which has been under Russian occupation since 2022.
The rare six-day ceasefire had allowed hundreds to evacuate from Oleshky, in a deal that was brokered with the help of US First Lady Melania Trump and Pope Leo XIV.
It was the longest a ceasefire has held since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
But the fighting is likely to resume in Oleshky as both sides have accused each other of using this period to strengthen their frontline forces.
Our editorial team includes several staff writers, each contributing their specialized knowledge to enhance the depth and breadth of our event and story coverage.