Russia launched 280 drones at Ukraine as a local ceasefire began in the city of Oleshky. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing The Guardian.
The head of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's office, Kyrylo Budanov, confirmed that the ceasefire in Oleshky is in operation. He made the statement in an official address.
"Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets has headed to the site and will be responsible for coordinating the process. We are in constant contact with him," Budanov said.
He stressed the importance of the successful and safe conduct of the mission to rescue people. "It is critically important that this mission to rescue our people be carried out successfully and safely. I am sincerely grateful to everyone involved in carrying out and supporting this operation. Every Ukrainian life is priceless," he said.
Budanov's statement did not specify the exact time and terms of the ceasefire in Oleshky. However, he confirmed that the regime is currently in effect.
Meanwhile, it was reported that Russia sent 280 drones to Ukraine. Exact data on the consequences and casualties of this attack have not yet been released.
Oleshky is a city in Kherson Oblast that has been under Russian control since 2022. The local ceasefire is likely declared for humanitarian purposes, though no official explanation has been given yet.
The Ukrainian side links the ceasefire to the operation to rescue people. Lubinets' trip to the site and his coordinating role underscore the importance of this process.
Earlier, it was reported that Russian drone attacks on Ukraine have become more frequent. 280 drones is one of the largest attacks in recent times. Data on how many drones were shot down by Ukrainian air defense has not yet been confirmed.
There is no official information on the connection between the ceasefire in Oleshky and the Russian drone attack. Although both events are happening simultaneously, their relationship is unknown.
Ukrainian authorities describe the ceasefire as a measure taken to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe. Work is underway to evacuate local residents to safe places.
The international community is monitoring the situation in Oleshky. No forecasts are being made yet about the stability of the ceasefire and its further development.
Budanov's statement did not specify the exact duration of the ceasefire. He only noted that the regime is currently in effect and the rescue operation continues.
The Russian side has not yet made official statements regarding the ceasefire in Oleshky. No official comments have been given regarding the drone attack either.
Budanov's statement as head of the Ukrainian presidential office is an official confirmation of the ceasefire. He stressed the importance of the rescue operation and thanked those involved.
Information on further developments in Oleshky will be updated as it comes in.
