Russia and Ukraine Confirm Humanitarian Ceasefire in the Oleshky Region
Xinhua News Agency, Moscow/Kiev, October 27 - The Russian Ministry of Defense and senior Ukrainian officials confirmed on the 27th that both sides have agreed to a ceasefire in the Oleshky area of Kherson Oblast on that day to carry out humanitarian actions.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported early on the 27th that in preparation for humanitarian actions in the Oleshky area, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have ceased fire in the Kherson direction and have implemented a "silence regime" starting from 4 AM Moscow time on the 27th.
Ukrainian Parliament (Verkhovna Rada) Human Rights Commissioner Lubinets stated on the same day that according to the agreement reached between Ukraine and Russia, the ceasefire in Oleshky, Kherson Oblast, began at 3 AM Kiev time on the 27th to facilitate humanitarian actions.
According to a report by the Ukrainian news agency on the 27th, Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Kiev on the evening of the 26th, resulting in 1 death and 14 injuries, as well as damage to a bridge, metro facilities, medical facilities, and dormitories of a school.
On October 27, 2023, Russian and Ukrainian officials confirmed a humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky, Kherson Oblast, to facilitate humanitarian actions. The ceasefire began at 4 AM Moscow time. This agreement follows recent missile strikes by Russian forces on Kyiv, which caused casualties and infrastructure damage.
- A humanitarian ceasefire was confirmed by both Russian and Ukrainian officials.
- The ceasefire took effect on October 27, 2023, at 4 AM Moscow time.
- The ceasefire is intended to facilitate humanitarian actions in Oleshky, Kherson Oblast.
- Prior to the ceasefire, Russian forces conducted missile strikes on Kyiv, resulting in casualties and damage.