How were the residents of Alsheki evacuated - and how were they welcomed. Photos Ukraine and Russia have completed a humanitarian mission to evacuate the residents of the city of Alsheki in the Kherson region. This operation ensured the longest domestic silence by the standards of a major war. About 750 people were rescued from the city, which was on the brink of a humanitarian disaster. Some decided to voluntarily go to safe territory under Russian control, while others decided to stay in Ukraine and leave for unoccupied territories. This is how the evacuation took place - and how the residents of Alsheki were welcomed by the Russian and Ukrainian sides. More photos on the Medusa website. Open with VPN | No VPN.