Ukrainian security and defense forces have conducted a second large-scale operation to deliver humanitarian aid to the temporarily occupied city of Oleshky. Residents on the left bank of the Kherson region received about 4 tons of vital supplies, including food, medicines, and special children's kits. The uniqueness of the operation lies in the fact that all logistics were carried out exclusively using unmanned aerial vehicles due to a strict blockade by Russian invaders.

Details of the Special Operation and Involved Units

Fighters from the National Guard of Ukraine, specifically servicemen of the 11th Mykhailo Hrushevsky Brigade and the 34th Kherson Regiment, were involved in the humanitarian mission. In addition, units of the 30th Marine Corps, the 34th Separate Marine Brigade "Borysthenes", and the 79th Border Guard Detachment of the State Border Guard Service joined the process. Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko (and reports via Ihor Vyhovsky) stated that a total of nearly 400 targeted parcels were successfully delivered to recipients. Notably, the "Perun" UAV crew also managed to evacuate six domestic animals from the occupied territory alongside the humanitarian cargo.

Contradictory Data

When analyzing official reports and media publications, significant discrepancies emerged in estimating the volume of delivered aid. Thus, specialized agencies and initial reports claim the delivery of about 4 tons (4,000 kilograms) of humanitarian cargo distributed across hundreds of parcels. At the same time, some news resources erroneously indicated a volume of "4,000 tons" in their headlines, which is physically impossible to transport via drones in one or several trips. The editorial board notes that the actual volume of aid is precisely about 4 tons (4,000 kg), as confirmed by data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and military analysts.

Humanitarian Crisis and Authorities' Reaction

The urgent need for such risky operations is caused by the catastrophic situation in the occupied territories. On the eve, October 3, 2026, Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets stated that residents of Oleshky are massively leaving their homes due to a complete lack of food, water, and medical supplies. People are forced to walk or use improvised transport through mined zones, as official evacuation by the occupation authorities remains completely blocked. Volunteers, educational institutions, and regional communities across Ukraine continue to collect aid, while the Ukrainian military maintains logistical communication channels with the besieged city.