
The White House announced the agreement to enable humanitarian aid and civilian evacuation
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Oleszki was occupied by Russian troops in February 2022. In June 2023, the city suffered from the destruction of the dam in Novaya Kachovka.
"US First Lady Melania Trump assured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Russian-controlled city of Oleshki. The ceasefire will begin on October 29," the White House said on Friday.
"Both countries agreed to temporarily suspend all hostilities in Oleszki to allow the entry of humanitarian aid and prepare for the evacuation of civilians through a designated safe corridor," the White House said in a statement.
Melania Trump has so far been known, among others, from activities to return Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia during the war to their families.
"The situation in Oleszki is tragic. This city is on the verge of disaster. The population of Oleszki currently consists mainly of elderly people who urgently need medical care, medicines, food and clean water," Melania Trump said in a statement quoted by Reuters.
Difficult situation in Oleszki
Oleszki is located about 4 km from Kherson, on the left bank of the Dnieper, occupied by Russia. According to reports, the roads leading to the city are mined and Russian drones are constantly operating there, which makes it even more difficult for residents to leave Oleski.
The city was occupied by Russian troops in the first days of a full-scale invasion in February 2022. In June 2023, it was flooded following the destruction of the dam in Novaya Kachovka by the Russians.
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