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title: "\"Kherson Has Come Alive\": Ombudsman Lubinets Reports First Results of the Ceasefire in the City"
description: "Ombudsman Lubinets reported that Kherson has \"come alive\" following the introduction of the ceasefire, with residents calmly walking the streets for the first time in a long time. The cessation of hostilities is in effect until November 1."
date: 2026-10-28T14:33:03.144Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/kherson-come-alive-lubinets-ceasefire
tags: [ukraine-russia-ceasefire, kherson, humanitarian-mission, dmitry-lubinets, melania-trump, peace-talks]
author: "Alexander Buran, Andrey Kosynko"
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# "Kherson Has Come Alive": Ombudsman Lubinets Reports First Results of the Ceasefire in the City

![Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets against the background of a stylized map of Ukraine](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/28/kherson-ozhil-lubinets-rezhim-tishiny/kherson-ozhil-lubinets-rezhim-tishiny-1.webp)

## Key Points

- Ombudsman Lubinets stated that Kherson "came alive" after the introduction of the local ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
- The ceasefire is in effect from October 27 at 03:00 Kyiv time until November 1 at 22:59
- The humanitarian mission is being conducted jointly with Russian Ombudsman Lantratova under the coordination of Melania Trump
- As of 12:00 PM on October 28, both sides are fully fulfilling the agreements

The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, has stated that the local ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia has already yielded its first tangible results. According to him, residents of Kherson are able to walk the city streets without fear for the first time in a long period and enjoy everyday life without the constant threat of shelling by the Russian Federation. The ombudsman wrote about this in his Telegram channel, as reported by RBC-Ukraine.

### Urban Life Returns: On-the-Ground Observations

Lubinets emphasized that he and his team are not only monitoring compliance with the ceasefire but are also actively communicating with the local population. Residents, according to him, admit that the return of peace is the most important thing for each of them right now. «The ceasefire has affected the city itself. Kherson, which was constantly under shelling, has literally come alive. There are more people on the streets, and urban life has become active. People calmly go outside, walk, and enjoy the autumn sun. What is ordinary everyday life for someone else is the greatest desire for the residents of the Kherson region today,» the ombudsman noted.

### Chronology and Timeline: What Is Known About the Ceasefire

As of 12:00 PM on October 28, 2026, according to Lubinets, Ukraine and Russia continue to fully implement the reached agreements. The ceasefire itself came into effect on October 27 at 03:00 Kyiv time and will last until November 1, 2026, at 22:59. Thus, at the time of the ombudsman's statement, the ceasefire has been in effect for the second day without any recorded violations.

### Humanitarian Mission and International Coordination

The ombudsman explained that the introduction of the ceasefire makes it possible to carry out a humanitarian mission that Ukraine is conducting jointly with the Human Rights Commissioner in the Russian Federation, Yana Lantratova, under the mediation and coordination of US First Lady Melania Trump. The mission involves delivering humanitarian assistance to the civilian population and preparing for the evacuation of local residents from the conflict zone.

### Expansion of the Ceasefire Zone

Initially, on October 7, 2026, the ceasefire was introduced near the temporarily occupied Oleshky in the Kherson region exclusively for the implementation of the specified humanitarian mission. Subsequently, the ceasefire zone was expanded beyond the city to ensure the security of humanitarian convoys along transit routes. This was previously announced by US First Lady Melania Trump. Lubinets also recently spoke in detail about how the ceasefire is proceeding directly in Oleshky.

### The Human Dimension of Diplomacy

Concluding his address, the ombudsman drew attention to the fact that behind all negotiations, agreements, and diplomatic efforts stand people above all. «Their lives, security, and hope for a peaceful future. And it is precisely for their sake that we must continue this work,» Lubinets summarized, emphasizing that maintaining the ceasefire until November 1 is a key condition for completing the humanitarian operation and ensuring the safety of the residents of the Kherson region.»

## Fact-Check & Sources

- ["Херсон ожил": Лубинец рассказал о первых результатах режима тишины](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/herson-ozhiv-lubinets-rozpoviv-pershi-rezultati-1793192583.html) - Statement by Ombudsman Lubinets from his Telegram post, transmitted by RBC-Ukraine. Specific terms of the ceasefire, the status of agreement implementation as of 12:00 on Oct 28, and a description of the humanitarian mission and its participants are provided.

## FAQ

### When did the ceasefire in the Kherson region begin and until what date is it in effect?

The ceasefire came into effect on October 27, 2026, at 03:00 Kyiv time and will last until November 1, 2026, at 22:59.

### Who is coordinating the humanitarian mission in the Kherson region?

The humanitarian mission is conducted jointly by Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets and Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova, with the mediation and coordination of US First Lady Melania Trump.

### What does the humanitarian mission entail?

The mission involves the delivery of humanitarian aid to the civilian population and preparation for the evacuation of local residents from the conflict zone.

### Was the ceasefire zone expanded?

Yes. Initially on October 7, the ceasefire was introduced near Oleshky. Later, the zone was expanded beyond the city to ensure the security of humanitarian convoys, as announced by Melania Trump.