Diplomacy

Russia Halts Kherson Strikes to Allow Melania Trump-Led Aid Mission to Oleshky

AI SUMMARY

Russia has suspended strikes in Ukraine's Kherson region as a localized ceasefire takes effect to allow a US-led humanitarian mission into Oleshky.

Russia suspended strikes on Ukraine's Kherson province as a localized ceasefire took effect at 01:00 GMT on Tuesday.
The pause aims to allow a humanitarian aid mission led by United States First Lady Melania Trump into the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky.
The agreement, announced on October 23, was brokered by the US first lady with involvement from Pope Leo XIV.
Up to 2,000 people remain trapped in Oleshky due to explosive mines and drone attacks.
The town had a pre-war population of 24,000 and has suffered extensive war damage and flooding following the 2023 destruction of the Kakhovka Dam.
The ceasefire is scheduled to last through Saturday, or longer.
Doctors, medicines, food supplies, and water will be delivered to Oleshky before evacuation corridors are opened.