In brief
Yana Lantratova reported that both Russia and Ukraine fulfilled their duties during a humanitarian ceasefire in the frontline city of Oleshky, enabling aid delivery and voluntary evacuations. The town, held by Russia since February 2022, remains in need of further humanitarian assistance. The "silence regime" ran from Tuesday to Sunday, allowing humanitarian missions to operate.
On Sunday, Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova announced that both Russian and Ukrainian forces had observed their obligations during a humanitarian ceasefire in the frontline city of Oleshky, located on the left bank of the Dnieper River opposite the Ukrainian‑controlled city of Kherson.
In a statement posted on the Russian social media platform MAX, Lantratova confirmed that the "silence regime"—the ceasefire that applied to Oleshky between Tuesday and Sunday—had succeeded in enabling the delivery of aid to residents and the safe, voluntary departure of those who chose to leave the city.
"All obligations were observed by both sides. This made it possible to deliver aid to the residents and ensure a safe, voluntary departure for those who decided to leave the city," Lantratova said.
She added that residents who still remain in Oleshky need continued support, and urged that humanitarian missions continue to operate in the area.
Oleshky has been under Russian control since February 2022, and the town’s proximity to the frontline has made it a critical point for monitoring compliance with ceasefire agreements.
The ceasefire, referred to as the "silence regime", was maintained for the entire week, and it permitted humanitarian organizations to freely deliver supplies, medical aid, and other necessities to civilians still living there.
According to Lantratova, the cooperation between the two sides during this period allowed for the evacuation of many residents who preferred to leave the city voluntarily rather than risk further hostilities.
While the statement praised the adherence to obligations by both parties, it also highlighted that the situation in Oleshky remains precarious and requires ongoing humanitarian attention.
Lantratova’s remarks were made in response to reports of the successful implementation of the ceasefire and are part of continued efforts by the Russian Human Rights Commissioner to monitor and report on the protection of civilians in conflict zones.
Observers of the situation note that the ceasefire’s success in Oleshky demonstrates the possibility of coordinated humanitarian operations even amid ongoing military activity along the frontlines.
Future updates on the humanitarian status of Oleshky will likely depend on the continuation of such ceasefire arrangements and the sustained cooperation between Russian and Ukrainian forces in allowing humanitarian missions to proceed without obstruction.
