Russia Reinforces Oleshky and Nearby Villages During Ceasefire, Zelensky Says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russian forces used a ceasefire in Oleshky from October 27 to November 1 to bring additional troops and military equipment into the town and surrounding areas. Zelensky stated that Russia conducted a significant rotation of personnel and equipment on the occupied left bank of the Kherson region under the guise of a humanitarian operation. He said the Ukrainian military command must present proposals for additional protection of lives in Kherson from Russian terror. The ceasefire was brokered by the US to evacuate civilians from Oleshky amid a humanitarian catastrophe caused by the Russian blockade. On November 6, a Ukrainian marine brigade spokesperson said Russia had brought approximately 1,000 soldiers, equipment, fuel, and supplies to the area, though no assaults have been attempted yet.