The Defence Forces are ready to carry out a humanitarian mission in occupied Oleshky. Ukrainian units have previously delivered humanitarian supplies to civilians in occupied Oleshky.
This is reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
"The Defence Forces of Ukraine will ensure the implementation of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s decisions in order to carry out the humanitarian mission in Oleshky. The relevant orders will be communicated to the troops in accordance with the established procedure," the General Staff emphasised.
The General Staff noted that Ukrainian units have repeatedly carried out missions to deliver humanitarian supplies by drone for residents of Oleshky and surrounding villages.
"We expect that humanitarian access for the sake of the people in Oleshky will be guaranteed," the statement said.
Humanitarian Mission in Oleshky: What We Know
- On 23 October, US First Lady Melania Trump said that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to temporarily halt hostilities to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid and to prepare the evacuation of civilians via a safe corridor.
- Davyd Arakhamia confirmed that Ukraine is preparing an operation to lift the blockade of Oleshky to evacuate civilians. To ensure the safe removal of people and the delivery of aid, they plan to establish permanent humanitarian corridors.
- Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets confirmed a humanitarian mission to rescue civilians in occupied Oleshky. A ceasefire regime will be ensured there, along with the delivery of humanitarian supplies and freedom of movement for civilians.