Ukraine and Russia are adhering to ceasefire agreement in Oleshky
Ukrainian Parliamentary Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets has reported that as of 17:30 on 27 October, the ceasefire in the town of Oleshky is being fully observed.
Source: Dmytro Lubinets on social media
Quote: "As of 5:30 pm on 27 October, Ukraine and Russia are adhering to the ceasefire agreement in designated areas related to the humanitarian mission. The ceasefire came into effect today at 3:00 am Kyiv time and 4:00 am Moscow time.
The ceasefire will remain in effect until 10:59 pm on 1 November. No ceasefire violations have been recorded by either side."
Details: Lubinets expressed hope that the situation will proceed according to plan, adding: "I hope that everything will continue in accordance with the agreed plan and that we will be able to help the civilians in Oleshky who are eagerly awaiting assistance."
Background:
- Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets announced the start of a ceasefire in Oleshky from 03:00 on 27 October. The Russian Defence Ministry confirmed that a ceasefire would be introduced.
- Earlier, the White House had issued a statement reporting that US First Lady Melania Trump had secured a truce between Russia and Ukraine in the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in Kherson Oblast, where a humanitarian disaster is currently unfolding.
- The ceasefire will remain in effect until 22:59 on 1 November.
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