After 75 hours without attacks, humanitarian mission heads to occupied Oleshky
Photo: Evacuation from Oleshky is scheduled to take place on October 30, 2026 (Getty Images)
Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets reported that a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia has now held for more than 75 hours, with neither side violating it. This is the longest ceasefire across a large section of the front line since 2022, making it possible to carry out a humanitarian mission in the temporarily occupied Oleshky with the participation of US representatives.
Unprecedented ceasefire
According to the ombudsman, the ceasefire agreement has been fully observed for more than three days.
"There has been a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia for more than 75 hours. Neither side has violated it even once. This is the first time since 2022 that a ceasefire has been established across such a large area and has lasted this long," Lubinets stressed.
Humanitarian Mission in Oleshky: Delivering Humanitarian Aid to Everyone in Need
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Humanitarian corridor and opportunity to leave
Today, mission participants are heading directly to Oleshky to deliver humanitarian aid and arrange the evacuation of civilians.
Preparations for the operation have been underway in constant coordination since October 23.
According to Lubinets, civilians who wish to leave Oleshky will be free to choose their destination:
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Ukrainian-controlled territory;
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Russia.
US participation and international transparency
The aid delivery and evacuation process is being conducted with maximum openness and transparency. International media outlets have been invited to cover the mission.
"As for US participation, American citizens and journalists are working alongside us today. It is probably a unique situation for all of us that the journalists include representatives from the United States, Ukraine, and Russia. We want to make the aid process as transparent as possible," the ombudsman said.
Operations in Armiansk and aid preparations
Lubinets said he was currently in Armiansk, where he was coordinating further steps in the mission with Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova. Journalists from three countries have been invited to cover the operation.
The mission's main goal is to provide humanitarian assistance to civilians in Oleshky, particularly older people, people with disabilities, and those with limited mobility.
Special transportation has been prepared to support logistics and evacuation:
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25 buses with a total capacity of 750 passengers;
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ambulances to transport people with limited mobility.
Evacuation and ceasefire
Another key part of the operation is ensuring that civilians have the opportunity to leave the temporarily occupied city.
"Everyone who wishes to leave Oleshky will be given the opportunity to do so safely. At the same time, those who decide to stay may remain and will receive all the humanitarian assistance they need," Lubinets stressed.
The ombudsman emphasized the critical importance of both sides observing the ceasefire throughout the operation and expressed gratitude to Ukraine's Defense Forces.
Dmytro Lubinets also extended special thanks to US First Lady Melania Trump for her mediation and coordination in organizing the humanitarian mission.
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