Ceasefire in Olechky holds for three days

A localized ceasefire in Olechky, a southern Ukrainian town currently occupied by Russian forces, has held since the morning of October 27, according to multiple reports. The ceasefire was announced in preparation for a humanitarian operation, with Ukrainian television channel Espreso confirming that the ceasefire has held for nearly three days.

Humanitarian mission underway

The delegation from Kiev tasked with overseeing the humanitarian mission is currently en route, and if everything goes well, the delivery of aid is expected to begin on October 30. This mission aims to provide essential supplies to the town’s residents, who have been affected by the ongoing conflict.

EU condemns Russian attacks in Dnipro

The European Union condemned new Russian attacks on the city of Dnipro on Thursday, while noting that a truce has been in place for three days in the Olechky region. The vice-president of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, called on Kyiv's allies to strengthen their support and increase pressure against Moscow.

Russian media report on ceasefire and demining

Russian authorities and media have reported on the ceasefire, with the Russian government newspaper Rossiïskaïa Gazeta noting that demining continues on the road littered with dead, but cars are already moving along it. Some vehicles display white flags, others red crosses, and a demining robot has been sent to Olechky.

Ceasefire duration confirmed

Russian media also emphasize the duration of the ceasefire's observance, with the Russian Commissioner for Human Rights, Yana Lantratova, cited by the pro-Kremlin newspaper Izvestia, stating the ceasefire had been respected for "fifty-four hours" as of Thursday, October 29.

Newsmax journalists present at operation

The operation will also be followed by four journalists from Newsmax, an American Trumpist channel, according to a news website. Meanwhile, the evacuation of residents from Olechky has been prepared, with some reports indicating that evacuated residents are heading to Russia. Russian media have accused Ukrainian drones of making access to the occupied city in the Kherson region deadly.