Russia halts Kherson strikes as Oleshky ceasefire takes effect.
Context
What happened: Russia suspended strikes on Ukraine's Kherson province as a localised ceasefire took effect ahead of a humanitarian mission led by US First Lady Melania Trump into the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky.
Key numbers: Pause began 01:00 GMT Tuesday; agreement announced October 23; ceasefire due to last through
Why it matters: The mission is meant to deliver aid and allow evacuations from a front-line town with acute shortages of food and medicine. The agreement was brokered as Washington seeks to revive peace talks, amid deep mistrust that has thwarted previous ceasefires.
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Oct 27, 2026 04:58 AM ET