Putin accuses Ukraine of humanitarian catastrophe in Kherson’s Oleshky and announces operation
Vladimir Putin said Ukrainian forces had blocked approaches to Oleshky, creating a humanitarian catastrophe, and announced an operation there. Russia and Ukraine had earlier agreed on a local ceasefire in the city.
Yulduz Salimov1 min read
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) had blocked approaches to Oleshky, creating a humanitarian catastrophe in practice. The words of the Russian leader were relayed by RIA Novosti.
According to Putin, a difficult situation has developed in the city. He also spoke about a forthcoming humanitarian operation in Oleshky. A number of media outlets reported his words as an accusation against Ukraine over the situation leading to the catastrophe.
«The AFU blocked approaches to Oleshky, creating a de facto humanitarian catastrophe», said the Russian leader.
Local ceasefire and evacuation
On 23 October, Russia and Ukraine agreed on a local ceasefire in Oleshky in Kherson Region. The measure is intended to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid and to prepare the evacuation of civilians.
From 4:00 on 27 October, Russian troops introduced a silence regime in the Kherson direction.
How many residents remain in the city
Yana Lantratova, Russia's human rights commissioner, said that not many people wishing to leave remain in Oleshky. According to her, everyone who wanted to leave the city on the left bank of the Dnieper has mostly already done so.
Source: lenta.ru
