Ukraine announces ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky
Photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykhailo Drapatyi (facebook.com/zelenskyy.official)
A ceasefire will be introduced in Oleshky, in the Kherson region, starting at 3 a.m. Kyiv time, on October 27, to carry out a humanitarian operation in the temporarily occupied city, according to the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Ukraine's Defense Forces are doing everything possible to help the residents of Oleshky and will make every effort to ensure their safety and save lives.
The humanitarian operation is aimed at supporting Ukrainians in the temporarily occupied region. The ceasefire will be in effect in the designated area starting at 3 a.m. on October 27.
The Ukrainian military emphasizes that protecting and rescuing fellow citizens remains a priority for Ukraine.
Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a ceasefire in Oleshky, as the White House reported earlier.
The General Staff later confirmed that Ukraine's Defense Forces would carry out all orders regarding the mission in Oleshky, with the expectation of guaranteed access to the city.
It was also reported earlier that efforts to unblock Oleshky and its surrounding areas would begin soon, paving the way for civilian evacuations to start.
