Fighting Resumes in Kherson Region After Longest Ukraine War Ceasefire

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Fighting has resumed in Ukraine's Kherson region following a six-day truce, the longest since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. This ceasefire allowed hundreds of civilians trapped in the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky to be evacuated. However, local authorities reported renewed strikes on Monday, including an attack on a medical facility in Kherson city centre. Ukraine accused Russian forces of using the pause to strengthen their positions, rotate units, and deliver ammunition, a claim Russia's spokesman suggested was standard practice.