Ceasefire takes effect in Russian-occupied Oleshky ahead of planned civilian evacuation
A ceasefire has taken effect around the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky, located in Ukraine’s Kherson Region, as part of an agreed humanitarian operation to evacuate local residents. The ceasefire was announced by Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets and the Russian Defense Ministry . Ukraine’s ombudsman wrote on Telegram: “Today, at 3 a.m. Kyiv time and 4 a.m. Moscow time, a…
Ukrainian human rights ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets announced on 27 October that a ceasefire expansion beyond the Ukrainian-occupied town of Oleshky has successfully commenced, US First Lady Melania Trump reported. The expansion aims to provide safe passage for humanitarian convoys to deliver critical aid to civilians under Russian occupation.
The ceasefire began at 04:00 Moscow time, two days earlier than originally scheduled, to protect civilians and expedite aid delivery. No ceasefire violations were recorded by 19:49 Kyiv time, and Russian forces did not advance during the period. Ukrainian officials remain in contact with their Russian counterparts, and the White House secured the localized ceasefire on 23 October, with preparations for a humanitarian mission underway since late February 2026.
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