Putin proposes humanitarian mission in Ukraine's Kostiantynivka modeled on Oleshky mission
Photo: Evacuation from Oleshky (RBC-Ukraine)
A humanitarian mission similar to the one carried out in Oleshky, Kherson region, in late October could be organized in Kostiantynivka, according to Russian media quoting Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin.
Putin said a humanitarian mission could be organized in Kostiantynivka.
The idea is to use the experience gained in Oleshky.
According to him, Russia needs five days to clear the area around Kostiantynivka of mines.
Photo: Situation on the front line near Kostiantynivka on November 12 (DeepStateMap screenshot)
"If Kyiv believes it controls the city, then let it ensure security on its own side," Russian media quoted the Russian leader as saying.
Humanitarian mission in Oleshky: How it unfolded
A ceasefire was in effect in Oleshky from October 27 to November 1 to allow a humanitarian mission to take place.
On October 31, evacuated residents of the city arrived in Ukraine via Belarus, and a humanitarian convoy evacuated more than 750 people. Some of them went to Russia, but most returned to Ukraine.
On the same day, Russia's Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova announced an agreement on regular humanitarian missions.
Later, US First Lady Melania Trump, who helped facilitate the mission, expressed hope that Oleshky would become the starting point on the path to lasting peace.
According to her, the ceasefire allowed people to move freely and have access to food, water, and medicine.
Sky News journalist Azad Safarov also reported that the Russians had brought military equipment, weapons, and ammunition into Oleshky.
According to him, the Russian forces were looking for basements to establish new positions and reclaim those they had previously lost.
Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, reported that the bodies of military personnel and civilians had been removed from the city's morgue.
Under the agreement with Russia, the bodies of those whose relatives live in Ukraine will be returned to Ukraine.
As RBC-Ukraine reported, during the ceasefire, Russia transferred more than 1,000 troops to the occupied part of the Kherson region.
This was reported by Yaroslav Moroz, head of the unmanned systems section of the Ukrainian Navy's 34th Separate Marine Brigade.
