Ukraine says Russia used Oleshky ceasefire to reinforce positions
Ukraine says Russian troops rotated units and fortified positions during the six-day pause that allowed nearly 800 civilians to evacuate.
- On Monday, Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russian forces used the humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky to reinforce defensive positions, rotate personnel, and replenish ammunition.
- The six-day ceasefire, brokered by First Lady Melania Trump and Pope Leo, was designed to facilitate aid deliveries and civilian evacuations from the Russian-held town.
- Nearly 800 civilians were evacuated via a convoy of 25 buses and 50 medical personnel on October 31, while Sky News drone footage documented Russian troops moving heavy equipment during the pause.
- Following the ceasefire's expiration at 2100 GMT on Sunday, Kherson regional governor Oleksandr Prokudin reported that Russian forces shelled 16 settlements in Ukrainian-controlled territory on Monday.
- Dmytro Pulinets, commander of Ukraine's 34th Separate Marine Brigade, warned that Russia "used the ceasefire to prepare and strengthen its capabilities," signaling expectations of intensified hostilities.
37 Articles
37 Articles
Russian troops are said to have used a humanitarian ceasefire for military reinforcements. The US seems to be pushing for the resumption of Russian gas exports to Europe. All news in the news blog.
Moscow does not rule out that Kiev used the humanitarian truce in Alyoshki, Kherson region, to regroup, Dmitry Peskov told reporters
Moscow does not rule out that Kiev used the humanitarian truce in Alyoshki, Kherson region, to regroup, Dmitry Peskov told reporters. "It can be assumed with a high degree of confidence that the Ukrainian armed forces also used this period for...
Ukraine says Russia used Oleshky ceasefire to reinforce positions
KYIV, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Ukraine's General Staff said on Monday that Russian forces had used a humanitarian ceasefire last week in the Russian-held southern town of Oleshky to strengthen their military positions. The six—day ceasefire — brokered throug...
The British news station Sky News broadcasts a film showing how Russians, under the cover of the truce, brought heavy equipment and ammunition to the town of Oleşki, in the partially occupied southern region of Herson, consolidated their positions and performed rotations of the armed forces.
According to reports from the Ukrainian General Staff, Russia has secretly exploited the local ceasefire to its own advantage, RBK Ukraine reports.
The Russian military has used a six-day truce around the occupied town of Oleshki to move troops, armoured vehicles and military supplies, according to drone surveillance footage provided to Sky News by a Ukrainian unit monitoring Russian movements in the area. The footage shows armoured vehicles, soldiers and cargo moving towards Oleshki and surrounding positions. The Ukrainian military says Russian forces have used the pause to carry out logis…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
