Fighting returns to Kherson region after longest Ukraine war ceasefire

What happened: Fighting resumed in Ukraine's Kherson region after a six-day truce, the longest ceasefire since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, allowed hundreds to be evacuated from Oleshky. Key numbers: Six-day truce; 2022 invasion start; 62-year-old woman and 73-year-old man injured in a drone attack; US midterm elections on Tuesday; oil refinery hit for the fifth time in a month. Why it matters: Ukraine accused Russia of using the pause to strengthen positions and resupply, and the Kremlin called Oleshky "an isolated case" with no similar plans, dimming hopes for further truces. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

Fighting resumed in Ukraine's Kherson region after a six-day truce, the longest ceasefire since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, allowed hundreds to be evacuated from Oleshky.

Ukraine accused Russia of using the pause to strengthen positions and resupply, and the Kremlin called Oleshky "an isolated case" with no similar plans, dimming hopes for further truces.