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According to AnewZ, a six-day ceasefire brokered by the United States near the Ukrainian city of Kherson has brought temporary calm to the area after Russian attacks. However, concerns remain that violence could resume at any moment.
The ceasefire, which took effect on Tuesday morning around the nearby city of Oleshky, has also brought relief to communities living on the opposite bank of the Dnipro River. The pause, brokered by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, is expected to allow essential humanitarian aid, including food and medicine, to reach Oleshky residents.
After years of Russian drone and artillery attacks that have taken place almost daily, Kherson residents are experiencing an unusual period of quiet. Cafe owner Oleksandra Kosenko said: “It is quiet now. Honestly, it is impossible to put into words. I wish it could stay this way. We just want to live — peacefully, the way people normally do.”
Years of bombardment have left visible marks on the city, with buildings damaged by shrapnel serving as reminders of the violence. As daily life became increasingly dangerous, many residents left and businesses closed. During the ceasefire, municipal employee Olha Chupikova installed Ukrainian flags in memory of fallen servicemen. The incident took place in Kherson on October 28, 2026.
The calm has not eased residents’ concerns. City council employee Olha Chupikova said: “The tension has not gone away. Why? Because the Russians have shown that they cannot be trusted. So I think everyone subconsciously feels that some provocation could happen at any moment. That is why we are still looking at the sky.”
Although the ceasefire around Oleshky has brought a temporary pause, the war continues elsewhere. Fighting persists along Ukraine’s front line, which stretches for about 1,200 kilometres, including in the eastern Donetsk region. For Kherson residents, the quiet offers a brief glimpse of normal life after years of attacks, but it is unclear how long it will last.
