Oleshky ceasefire offers hope for civilians as aid attacks persist

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The UN's top humanitarian official said the ceasefire in Oleshky offers hope for civilians, urging safe, voluntary departures and expanded aid access on both sides of the frontline. The ceasefire, brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump and announced on 23 October, is due to end on 1 November. The UN provides aid to evacuees but played no role in their evacuation. Meanwhile, two humanitarian vehicles were attacked on Thursday, killing one woman and injuring others. The UN condemned attacks on civilians and infrastructure, noting ongoing strikes in Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Poltava regions have caused deaths and power outages.


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