The first 30 hours of the ceasefire in the area of temporarily occupied Oleshky in the Kherson region passed without incident, Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, announced in his Telegram channel. According to him, the Ukrainian side continues to coordinate the implementation of reached agreements in order to provide assistance to the civilian population of the city and prepare conditions for their safe departure. RBC-Ukraine reported this on October 28.
Coordination Between Ombudsmen of Both Countries
Among the key factors contributing to the observance of the silence regime, Lubinets noted constant communication with Yana Lantratova, the Human Rights Commissioner in Russia. He stated that both parties remain in contact and are coordinating further actions. According to the Ukrainian ombudsman, this exact channel of direct dialogue allows for a prompt response to potential risks and keeps the ceasefire operational.
Humanitarian Mission and Washington's Attention
Dmytro Lubinets specifically thanked U.S. First Lady Melania Trump for her attention to the humanitarian mission in Oleshky and her assistance to the civilian population. He emphasized that Melania Trump's personal involvement and the work of her team, which maintains constant contact with the participants of the process, are of great importance for coordinating the efforts of all parties. "Our common goal is to provide assistance to the civilian population of Oleshky and create conditions for the safe departure of those in need," the ombudsman stated.
Chronology and Parameters of the Ceasefire
The ceasefire in the Oleshky area was introduced on October 27 to carry out a humanitarian mission that includes delivering aid to civilians and preparing for the evacuation of the city's residents. Initially, the silence regime was supposed to be in effect until 11:59 PM on November 1. Subsequently, its geographical scope was expanded beyond the city limits to ensure the safety of humanitarian convoys on the approaches to the settlement. At the time of Lubinets' report, the 30-hour period had passed without recorded violations.
Evacuation Route According to Financial Times
According to the Financial Times, residents of Oleshky will first be evacuated to Russian territory or temporarily occupied Crimea as part of the humanitarian operation. After that, people will be able to return to territory controlled by Ukraine. Thus, the evacuation involves a two-stage route with intermediate accommodation before the final relocation to the Ukrainian side.
Priority — People's Lives and Safety
Dmytro Lubinets emphasized that work on implementing the humanitarian mission continues and that the lives and safety of the civilian population remain the top priority. He did not provide specific figures on the number of residents already evacuated or awaiting departure, limiting himself to stating that the process is proceeding in accordance with the agreed schedule and without incidents during the first 30 hours of the ceasefire.
