A Ceasefire Has Gone Into Effect In Oleshky

• 27.10.2026, 9:25

A ceasefire has been declared to allow for the humanitarian mission.

On the night of October 27, at 4:00 a.m. Minsk time, a ceasefire went into effect in the area around the occupied city of Oleshky in the Kherson region.

The ceasefire was implemented to facilitate a humanitarian mission. Regarding the start of the mission, was announced by the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets, who stated that the parties are complying with the agreements reached.

“Today at 3:00 a.m. Kyiv time and 4:00 a.m. Moscow time, a ceasefire has been implemented in certain areas related to the humanitarian mission,” Lubinets said.

According to him, the Ukrainian and Russian sides are currently observing the ceasefire agreements in this area. Lubinec recalled that earlier, the Ukrainian side had managed to reach an agreement regarding Oleshky with the Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova.

“I will continue to keep the public informed of developments, giving top priority to the safety of the civilian population in Oleshky and the implementation of the agreements reached,” the ombudsman promised.

The Russian side also announced the introduction of a ceasefire in the Oleshky area. Russian media reported this, citing a statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense.

“The Russian Armed Forces have imposed a ceasefire in the Kherson sector starting at 4:00 a.m. Moscow time in connection with preparations for a humanitarian operation in Oleshky, the Ministry of Defense reported,” Russian media outlets reported.