Ukraine evacuates civilians from parts of Kherson region as expiry of Oleshky ceasefire nears

Ukraine is evacuating civilians from southern Kherson region as a temporary ceasefire with Russia nears its end. The evacuation, which began on Sunday, November 1, saw 167 people, including 22 children and 21 individuals with limited mobility, moved to safer locations. This action came as the ceasefire, brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump and Pope Leo, was set to expire at midnight Moscow time.

The ceasefire, the longest pause in fighting since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, has allowed for de-mining and the delivery of humanitarian aid to the region. The governor of Kherson urged residents to remain cautious as the ceasefire's expiration approached, warning of high Russian strike intensity and extreme danger in certain areas.

Russia expressed positive views on the ceasefire's implementation and the cooperation between the two nations.