Oleshky aid mission scheduled for October 29 under 48-hour truce
Ukraine's human rights commissioner confirmed the specific date for the humanitarian operation following a ceasefire agreed upon by Moscow and Kyiv.
By Olivia Miller ·
A humanitarian operation to reach the besieged town of Oleshky is planned for October 29, 2026.
Ukraine’s Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, confirmed the date for the mission. The operation will occur under a ceasefire that is set to begin on the night of October 27. This pause in fighting lasts for two days and applies to a designated area. The primary goal is to restore access to the town in Kherson Oblast.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the public via video regarding the situation. He stated that the arrangement should take effect soon. Zelenskyy described the conditions in the temporarily occupied area as extremely dire. He noted that Russian forces have mined the roads in that region. The president expressed hope that American mediation would facilitate the process. He said, 'We count on American mediation to work.'
The general staffs of Ukraine and Russia announced the ceasefire on Friday evening. The White House issued a statement claiming that First Lady Melania Trump secured the truce. The statement described the current situation in Oleshky as a humanitarian disaster. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Russia agreed to the ceasefire to allow the mission to proceed.
Kyiv aims to deliver food and medicine to the town. The operation also seeks to allow residents to leave the combat zone. Zelenskyy said talks have continued for some time at various levels. Ukraine stated it will do its part to make the operation happen.
