Conflict · Oleshky, Ukraine · October 28, 2026

Local ceasefire holds in Oleshky and extends across Kherson

Reported by 6 outlets · first reported Oct 27, 6:11 PM ET

Russia and Ukraine reported no breaches of the truce in Oleshky. It now covers the wider Kherson region. Zelensky called it a great success and proposed three-way talks on Nov. 6-10. Russia said talks would come after Nov. 4.

Why it matters

Civilians in a city without power or water for three years can be evacuated, and peace talks may follow.

Background

Oleshky is Russian-occupied and faces Kherson across the Dnipro river. The truce was brokered with help from Melania Trump.

The story so far

1. Oct 23Russia and Ukraine agree local ceasefire in occupied Oleshky
2. Oct 24Local ceasefire agreed for Russian-held Oleshky
3. Oct 27Truce holds in Oleshky and is extended across Kherson region
4. Oct 28Local ceasefire holds in Oleshky and extends across Kherson
5. Nov 1Kherson truce ends after six days; Oleshky residents evacuated
6. Nov 2Fighting returns to Kherson after six-day truce

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Sources

• BBC News ↗Oct 27, 6:11 PM ET
• Le Monde ↗Oct 28, 3:25 PM ET
• Meduza ↗Oct 28, 4:55 PM ET

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