Ukraine and Russia have extended a ceasefire across the wider southern region of Kherson. The agreement remains in effect until 22:59 Ukrainian time on 1 November 2026, according to David Arakhamia.
Oleksandr Tolokonnikov, deputy head of Kherson, confirmed that Russian shelling has stopped in Kherson city and the surrounding area. No explosions have been heard and no drone-related injuries have been reported in Kherson city since 03:00 on Tuesday.
Arakhamia described the move as the largest de-escalation since 2022. Andrii Sybiha, Ukrainian Foreign Minister, said if the ceasefire produced results, it could "pave the way for other steps in the peace process".
Russia's defence ministry stated that units from the army's Dnepr group have been conducting "engineering reconnaissance" to clear main access roads into Oleshky. Humanitarian aid deliveries to Oleshky are planned to be followed by evacuations on Friday.
Between 1,700 and 2,000 people currently remain in Oleshky, which previously housed 24,000 residents before the war. Russia seized Oleshky during the first days of its full-scale invasion in February 2022.
The town has lacked electricity, gas, and water since the Kakhovka Dam was blown up in 2023. About 500 people had expressed interest in evacuation by Tuesday afternoon.
Vladimir Saldo stated that temporary accommodation has been prepared in the Kherson region, Russian-annexed Crimea, and the Rostov, Krasnodar and Stavropol regions. Dmitry Peskov said everything was proceeding "according to plan".
Melania Trump said the area involved had been expanded to provide "safe passage" for humanitarian convoys.
