Russia and Ukraine have begun a localised ceasefire around the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, allowing humanitarian aid deliveries and evacuations from the frontline area.
Russia’s defence ministry said on Telegram it stopped shelling towards the Ukrainian-held city of Kherson from 4am Moscow time on Tuesday, to allow the humanitarian operation to proceed and prepare for the operation in Oleshky, just across the Dnipro River from Kherson.
Ukraine's parliament commissioner for human rights Dmytro Lubinets confirmed that the ceasefire had begun, saying Kyiv was honouring its commitments under the agreement.
Russian troops seized Oleshky during the first days of their February 2022 invasion and have controlled it ever since. But there are reports that residents who are effectively barricaded in the town are facing a food crisis. The situation has brought attention from world leaders as well as Pope Leo, who has had phone calls with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy.
The temporary truce is aimed at bringing food and medicine into Oleshky and helping civilians leave the frontline town, where supplies have become increasingly scarce.
The White House said last week that U.S. first lady Melania Trump helped to secure the Oleshky ceasefire.
Meanwhile, the fighting continues, with reports of explosions in Kyiv early Tuesday and a drone attack on a passenger bus in the Russia-occupied part of Zaporizhzhia that killed at least one and injured dozens of others.
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