Ukrainian delegation heads toward Russian-occupied Oleshky for humanitarian mission
A Ukrainian delegation led by Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets departed toward Russian-occupied Oleshky in Kherson Oblast on October 29 to carry out a humanitarian mission aimed at delivering aid and securing safe passage for civilians.
David Arakhamia, head of the ruling Servant of the People parliamentary faction, announced the delegation's departure, saying updates on the operation would be provided as communications became available.
Lubinets confirmed that he was traveling with the delegation.
"The next steps are delivering humanitarian aid to people who remain in the town and working to ensure that civilians can leave safely," he said.
The mission is taking place under agreements reached with Russian human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova, with the assistance and coordination of U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, according to Lubinets.
Earlier on October 29, Lubinets said demining operations were underway along routes needed to reach Oleshky, with humanitarian supplies scheduled for delivery on October 30.
He also reported that the temporary ceasefire, which began at 3 a.m. on October 27, had held for 54 hours without violations.
The ceasefire is scheduled to remain in effect until November 1.
Oleshky has been cut off from regular food deliveries since late May, leaving residents facing severe shortages. Russian forces have prevented civilians from leaving the occupied town.