Ukrainian delegation heads to occupied Oleshky for humanitarian mission
"The Ukrainian delegation, led by Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets, set off toward Oleshky today.
We will monitor the situation and report on the operation as soon as communications become available," Arakhamia said.
Lubinets himself also confirmed the delegation's departure.
"I confirm that I have set off toward Oleshky with the Ukrainian delegation to carry out a humanitarian mission.
The priority is to deliver humanitarian aid to people remaining in the city and work to ensure that people can leave safely," the ombudsman said.
Lubinets clarified that the mission is being carried out under an agreement reached with Yana Lantratova, Russia's human rights commissioner. US First Lady Melania Trump is providing assistance and coordination.
"Our focus is on what matters most: doing everything possible for the people waiting for help," Lubinets emphasized.
Meanwhile, Russian media quoted Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov as saying that Russia expects humanitarian aid to be delivered to Oleshky residents on October 29–30. According to him, those wishing to leave the city should also be given the opportunity to do so.
As a reminder, earlier on Thursday, Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets reported that demining operations in Oleshky, Kherson region, were progressing successfully. He also said that a shipment of humanitarian aid was being prepared for delivery on October 30.
Meanwhile, the Financial Times, citing sources familiar with the negotiations, reported on the conditions under which residents of occupied Oleshky might be able to leave. According to the newspaper, people who agree to leave the city during the local ceasefire are initially expected to be transported to occupied Crimea or Russia. Only afterward would they be able to return to territory controlled by Ukraine.
As a reminder, on October 27, in connection with a humanitarian operation in the area of Oleshky in the Kherson region, the parties introduced a ceasefire. Ukraine's General Staff urged citizens to handle information cautiously, rely on official statements, and refrain from disclosing details about the movements of civilians and humanitarian convoys.
On October 28, Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets reported that the ceasefire in Oleshky, Kherson region, had passed without a single incident over 30 hours. The truce was introduced to enable a humanitarian mission and the evacuation of civilians.
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