Evacuation process for civilians begins in Russian-occupied Oleshky
Under a local ceasefire declared in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky, approximately 2,000 civilians have begun to be evacuated from the region. The humanitarian mission offers civilians the option to move to Ukrainian or Russian-controlled territories or to remain in the city.
In the Russian-controlled city of Oleshky, civilians began leaving the region in bus convoys on the fourth day of a local ceasefire that began on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Approximately 2,000 people were offered the choice to go to Ukrainian or Russian-controlled territories or to stay in the city, which is supported by humanitarian aid. The evacuation process is being coordinated by Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets and Russian Ombudsman Yana Lantratova.
The ceasefire in the Kherson region is expected to last until Sunday evening. It is stated that US First Lady Melania Trump mediated the ceasefire talks, while Pope Leo XIV supported the humanitarian efforts.
While the evacuation operation continues, it was reported that clashes are ongoing in other regions. It was noted that Russian air defense systems shot down Ukrainian drones and that Russian missile attacks were carried out on the Sumy region.
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