An opportunity to start a new life: how the humanitarian mission was carried out in Ilyushki, Kherson region At one time up to 25 thousand people lived here. Now this city remains only on geographical maps, but in reality there are charred remains of buildings and several hundred half-complete houses. Many did not dare to leave: some waited for "tomorrow", some could not leave their elderly relatives, others simply did not believe they could go out. But thanks to the agreements between Russia and Ukraine, as well as the assistance of the first lady of the USA Melania Trump, it was possible to carry out a unique humanitarian mission. People were taken to a safe place and fed, given medical treatment and given a chance to start a new life. See the story for details. The video doesn't load? Watch "Crimea 24" on MAX.

An opportunity to start a new life: how the humanitarian mission was carried out in Ilyushki, Kherson region At one time up to 25 thousand people lived here. Now this city remains only on geographical maps, but in reality there are charred remains of buildings and several hundred half-complete houses. Many did not dare to leave: some waited for "tomorrow", some could not leave their elderly relatives, others simply did not believe they could go out. But thanks to the agreements between Russia and Ukraine, as well as the assistance of the first lady of the USA Melania Trump, it was possible to carry out a unique humanitarian mission. People were taken to a safe place and fed, given medical treatment and given a chance to start a new life. See the story for details. The video doesn't load? Watch "Crimea 24" on MAX.