Oleshky ceasefire holds for 30 hours without incident, Ukrainian ombudsman says
A humanitarian ceasefire around the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in southern Ukraine has held for 30 hours without a single reported incident, Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets said on October 28.
Lubinets said the ceasefire was being maintained partly through direct communication with his Russian counterpart, Yana Lantratova, to coordinate implementation of the agreement.
He also thanked US First Lady Melania Trump for her personal involvement in the humanitarian mission and efforts to assist civilians trapped in Oleshky.
"Our shared goal is to provide assistance to the civilian population of Oleshky and create conditions for the safe departure of those who need it," Lubinets said.
A spokesperson for Ukraine's 30th Marine Corps confirmed that both sides were observing the ceasefire as of 8 a.m. local time on October 28.
The ceasefire began at 3 a.m. on October 27 and is scheduled to last until 10:59 p.m. on November 1. It was negotiated with Melania Trump acting as a mediator between Ukraine and Russia.
The next steps include clearing mines from access routes, delivering humanitarian supplies and allowing civilians to leave the city safely.
Oleshky has been under Russian occupation and effectively cut off from food deliveries since late May 2026. Residents face severe food shortages, while Russian forces have prevented civilians from leaving.
Read hromadske's earlier report on the humanitarian crisis in Oleshky.