Ukraine and Russia agree to ceasefire in Kherson region for civilian evacuation

Ukraine will implement a ceasefire in the Oleshky area of Kherson region starting at 03:00 Kyiv time on October 27 to conduct a humanitarian operation, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Ukrainian military stated it will make maximum efforts to ensure safety and rescue residents, with orders to be communicated to troops. Russia also announced a ceasefire on the Kherson direction from 04:00 Moscow time, as declared by Russian Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov. The truce follows an agreement between Ukraine and Russia brokered with the assistance of U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, allowing humanitarian aid deliveries and preparation for civilian evacuation from the occupied town.