In brief
Yana Lantratova said Russia and Ukraine complied with a six‑day “silence regime” in the frontline town of Oleshky, enabling aid deliveries and voluntary evacuations. However, Ukrainian statements and a Ukrainian media claim that Russian troops used the pause to rearm and strengthen defenses remain unverified. Oleshky, still under Russian control since February 2022, continues to need humanitarian support.
On Sunday, Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova announced that both Russia and Ukraine observed a humanitarian ceasefire in the frontline city of Oleshky, allowing aid deliveries and voluntary evacuations, according to a statement posted on the MAX social‑media platform.
Lantratova said, “All obligations were observed by both sides. This made it possible to deliver aid to the residents and ensure a safe, voluntary departure for those who decided to leave the city.” The “silence regime” was in force in Oleshky from Tuesday to Sunday, during which humanitarian missions entered the town and civilians were allowed to leave at their own choice.
All obligations were observed by both sides. This made it possible to deliver aid to the residents and ensure a safe, voluntary departure for those who decided to leave the city.
The town lies on the left bank of the Dnieper River, opposite the Ukrainian‑controlled city of Kherson, and has been under Russian control since February 2022. Lantratova urged that aid efforts continue for those who remain.
In contrast, Ukrainian officials have raised concerns that the pause was used by Russian forces to rotate units, strengthen defenses and expand logistics. An unnamed Ukrainian military spokesperson stated that the “six‑day ceasefire was intended to allow aid and evacuations, but was also used for rearmament.”
A Ukrainian‑language news portal also reported that Russian troops used the truce to deepen fortifications in the area of the occupied town. That claim has not yet been corroborated by independent verification.
Thus, while Lantratova confirms full compliance, the Ukrainian‑reported allegations of strategic use of the ceasefire remain unconfirmed. Oleshky continues to call for regular humanitarian support as the frontline situation evolves.
