Evacuation routes for civilians being demined in Oleshky

As part of the preparations for the humanitarian mission in the temporarily occupied town of Oleshky, Kherson Oblast, the demining of evacuation routes is underway.

Source: Dmytro Lubinets, Ukrainian Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights

Quote: "Since 27 October, a ceasefire has been in effect in designated areas, and the parties are observing it. The demining of routes is currently underway. This is an important stage for the safe delivery of humanitarian aid and the subsequent departure of civilians who wish to leave the town."

Background:

• On 23 October, the White House announced that Melania Trump had secured a ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine in the temporarily occupied city of Oleshky, where a humanitarian disaster is currently unfolding.
• Lubinets announced the start of the ceasefire in the Oleshky area from 03:00 Kyiv time on 27 October. Russia's Defence Ministry confirmed that the ceasefire had been introduced.
• The ceasefire is scheduled to remain in effect until 22:59 on 1 November.

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