US-brokered truce expected to start in Russian-occupied city
Both Ukraine and Russia said earlier they would observe the truce starting at 0100 GMT.
Ukraine's army pledged to support Oleshky residents and ensure their safety during a planned truce starting Tuesday. The ceasefire, brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump, aims to permit humanitarian aid into the Russian-occupied city. Both Ukraine and Russia agreed to observe the truce at 3:00 am local time (0100 GMT). Oleshky, in southern Kherson region, has been under Russian control since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, with its population dwindling from around 24,000 to approximately 2,000.
Ukrainian officials have described residents as starving, lacking medicine, and unable to easily leave. The ceasefire covers a limited area and yet, details on monitoring and humanitarian operations have not been disclosed by any party. Former residents report starvation, lack of medicine, and inability to leave due to Russian blockades.
Russia's human rights commissioner claims most who wish to depart have already done so. The Ukrainian military released drone footage showing the city's extensive damage, especially from the 2023 Kakhovka dam explosion that caused flooding. International media has limited access to the occupied area. The US and Russia are set to resume peace talks in November after a pause.
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