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Russia and Ukraine reported no incidents during the first 30 hours of a ceasefire in Oleshky, a town in Ukraine’s Kherson region, their human rights ombudsmen said Wednesday, according to Anadolu Agency.
Russian ombudsman Yana Lantratova wrote on the “Max” messaging platform that no incidents had been recorded during the 30-hour “silence regime”. She said she was in regular contact with Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets to coordinate the implementation of the agreements.
Lubinets also confirmed that no incidents had been reported during the first 30 hours of the truce. He said ongoing communication between the two ombudsmen had helped coordinate the arrangements.
Both officials thanked US first lady Melania Trump and her team for supporting the humanitarian mission and helping civilians in Oleshky. Lantratova said the mission was intended to assist residents and ensure the safe departure of people who needed to leave the town.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces had halted fire in the Kherson direction from 4 a.m. Moscow time (0100 GMT) on Oct. 27 to facilitate a humanitarian operation near Oleshky. It said preparations would include engineering reconnaissance and ensuring safe passage for a humanitarian convoy carrying essential supplies.
The White House said on Oct. 23 that Russia and Ukraine had reached an agreement, facilitated by Melania Trump, to halt hostilities in Oleshky so humanitarian aid could be delivered and civilian evacuations prepared through a designated safe corridor.
Separately, the Kherson Regional Military Administration reported no incoming strikes in the region over the preceding 24 hours.
