Kherson ceasefire ends after humanitarian evacuations

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The ceasefire was described as the longest localized truce of the war and allowed a humanitarian mission into areas otherwise marked by intense fighting. No violations were reported during the pause, but residents and aid workers now face renewed danger as the conflict enters another phase. The development is especially significant because it combined a temporary reduction in hostilities with a large civilian evacuation, while broader diplomatic efforts to limit the war remain uncertain.

Sources: Associated Press, The Straits Times, NPR