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Humanitarian convoy to enter Oleshky as localized truce enters third day

Ukraine and Russia say the truce is holding, enabling food and medical aid for about 2,000 residents.

By Felo News Desk · Published Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:52:22 GMT

Humanitarian aid is set to roll into the war‑torn city of Oleshky in southern Ukraine on Friday, Ukrainian and Russian officials said Thursday, as a localized cease‑fire between the two sides entered its third day.

What happened

The truce, which began on Tuesday, has allowed both sides to clear landmines on roads leading to Oleshky and to prepare a safe corridor for a humanitarian convoy. Ukrainian ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said no violations have been reported and that aid deliveries are due to start the next day. Russian counterpart Yana Lantratova confirmed the cease‑fire was being honoured and that Russian engineers were working on de‑mining.

What the reports add

Latimes.com noted that the cease‑fire was mediated in part by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, with both Moscow and Kyiv thanking her for her role. The outlet also reported that Pope Leo XIV had pressed for a truce. In addition to the Oleshky operation, the article listed other attacks on the same day: a Russian drone hit two passenger trains in Dnipro, killing at least 14; a cruise missile killed two teenage girls in Chernihiv; and a drone strike on an apartment block in Kremenchuk injured 56 people, including 10 children.

What was said

Lubinets told the press, "The parties are fully adhering to the agreements, and no violations of the ceasefire have been reported." Lantratova added, "Both sides are fully honoring their commitments, and no violations have been recorded. This allows military personnel to continue clearing roads of mines and to prepare a safe passage for the humanitarian convoy." The article also quoted a volunteer, Ksenia Arkhipova, who said roughly 1,000 residents want to leave Oleshky.

How it came about

The Oleshky cease‑fire follows a series of secret talks that Felo News previously reported, including the involvement of Melania Trump in brokering the truce and earlier announcements that the cease‑fire would begin on Oct. 29. Russian and Ukrainian representatives met in Homel, Belarus, on Thursday to coordinate the aid delivery, according to Belarus state media.

Key facts

Humanitarian aid convoy to enter Oleshky on Friday (latimes.com)
Localized cease‑fire between Russia and Ukraine has held for three days (latimes.com)
Both sides report no violations of the truce (latimes.com)
Russian and Ukrainian officials thanked Melania Trump for brokering the cease‑fire (latimes.com)
Other attacks on the same day injured 56 people across Ukraine (latimes.com)