Ukraine confirms Oleshky ceasefire for aid delivery and civilian evacuations
Dmytro Lubinets, Ukraine's Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights, has confirmed that a humanitarian operation and ceasefire will take place in Oleshky on 29 October.
Source: Lubinets on X (Twitter)
Quote: "Under our agreement: a ceasefire will be established, humanitarian aid will be delivered to Oleshky and the safe passage of civilians out of Oleshky will be ensured.
I ask for your understanding regarding the public disclosure of information about this critical humanitarian mission. The whole world knows about Oleshky today, and we are doing everything possible to rescue our citizens who are currently there. The operation is extremely complex and will be carried out in stages.
I will keep you updated and continue to inform the Ukrainian public and share the results."
Details: Lubinets also thanked Melania Trump and her team for their efforts.
Background:
- The White House issued a statement reporting that US First Lady Melania Trump has secured a truce between Russia and Ukraine in the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in Kherson Oblast, where a humanitarian disaster is currently unfolding.
- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Russia has agreed to a ceasefire so that a humanitarian mission can be carried out in Oleshky.
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