Oleshky truce raises fears of Russian offensive toward Kherson — media
Ukrainian Kherson is under threat of a Russian offensive (photo: Getty Images)
Russian forces may launch an offensive toward Kherson after the ceasefire in Oleshky ends. Russia has moved military equipment closer to the regional capital, Bild reports.
Possible offensive toward Kherson
According to Bild, Russia may be preparing an offensive toward Kherson during the ceasefire in Oleshky. Russian forces are using the temporary halt in fighting in the occupied city to move equipment and troops.
The outlet writes that Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel reported this. They say they recorded Russian units moving actively on video. They assess that the offensive could begin after the ceasefire ends on November 1. However, no independent source has confirmed these plans.
A Ukrainian serviceman told Bild that Russian KamAZ trucks are continuously transporting combat units. Meanwhile, they are installing anti-drone nets in Kakhovka's industrial zone.
He also said Russian forces have deployed many Grad multiple-launch rocket systems in the forest near the village of Radensk. They are also reinforcing shelters and cutting down trees there.
Residents of Hola Prystan have also reported Russian military truck movements, Bild writes.
Another Ukrainian serviceman told the outlet that Russian drone units are moving closer to the Dnipro River. He did not rule out a Russian attempt to cross the river after the ceasefire ends.
Ceasefire in Oleshky
The temporary ceasefire in the Oleshky area was made possible through the mediation of the Vatican and US First Lady Melania Trump. It is intended to allow civilians to be evacuated from the occupied city. The evacuation is scheduled to begin on Saturday, October 31.
As previously reported, a humanitarian mission was being prepared for Oleshky. Aid is expected to reach civilians on October 30. The parties have also agreed on a mechanism for evacuating those who wish to leave.
In addition, a Ukrainian delegation led by Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets departed for the Oleshky area in the Kherson region on October 29 to carry out a humanitarian mission.
Reports also emerged that the local ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia in Oleshky had already produced its first results. According to Ombudsman Lubinets, residents of Kherson can now go out into the streets without fear of constant Russian attacks.
