Ceasefire ends in Kherson region

Ukrainian authorities reported on Monday, November 2, that Russian attacks had resumed in the southern Kherson region after a six-day ceasefire ended. The ceasefire had allowed for the evacuation of residents from Olechky, a frontline city in Kherson, which had been experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis due to mined roads and crossfire from drones operated by both sides.

Injuries reported after drone strike

A drone attack in the Korabelny district of Kherson resulted in two people being injured, according to a statement from the local municipality on Telegram. The attack occurred as the ceasefire was ending, highlighting the continued volatility in the region.

Ceasefire described as longest in over a year

The ceasefire, which lasted from Tuesday to Sunday evening, was described as the longest since the beginning of the large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. It was negotiated with the involvement of Melania Trump, the First Lady of the United States, though the U.S. government did not officially confirm her role in the talks.

Human rights commissioner praises the pause

Dmytro Lubinets, commissioner of the Ukrainian Parliament for human rights, called the pause in fighting an "important step in our joint humanitarian efforts" with Russia. Both Ukrainian and Russian authorities did not report any violations of the ceasefire, unlike previous partial ceasefires such as during Orthodox Easter.

Ukrainian president links ceasefire to military aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Sunday that his country would stop attacking Russian oil refineries if the United States provided Kiev with Patriot interceptor missiles. The Ukrainian military has been targeting Russian oil infrastructure almost weekly to reduce Moscow’s revenue from oil sales, which fund its war effort.

Ceasefire ends with Russian warning

One hour before the ceasefire ended, the Russian Defense Ministry wrote on Telegram: "We are not sparing ammunition, nor the enemy. The night will be hot, we are at work." This message underscored the expectation of renewed combat activity after the pause.

Strikes continue beyond ceasefire zone

Even as the ceasefire ended, Russia and Ukraine continued to conduct strikes outside the ceasefire zone. On Sunday, Russian attacks in the Vinnytsia and Sumy regions caused three deaths, including a 13-year-old girl, according to Ukrainian authorities.