Russia and Ukraine said Thursday that demining around the Russian-held town of Oleshky in southern Ukraine was complete and an operation to bring aid into the town and let residents leave was ready to begin. Aid was separately reported to be set to arrive Friday as a localized ceasefire continued for a third day.
WHO:
Russia and Ukraine
WHAT:
Russia and Ukraine said demining around Oleshky was complete and an aid-and-evacuation operation was ready to begin.
WHEN:
Oct 29, 2026
WHERE:
Oleshky, Ukraine
WHY:
The operation was prepared to bring humanitarian aid into Oleshky and allow residents to leave.
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