Ukrainian and Russian delegations fly from Gomel to Oleshky for joint humanitarian mission

Ukrainian and Russian delegations flew from Gomel, Belarus, to Oleshky in the occupied Kherson region for a joint humanitarian mission. They aim to deliver aid and facilitate safe civilian evacuation from the city. The mission follows a 54-hour ceasefire that began October 27, with no reported violations. Ukrainian ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets confirmed demining of routes is underway, with aid delivery planned for October 30, coordinated with Russian counterpart Yana Lantratova and US First Lady Melania Trump. Oleshky's population has dropped from 24,000 before the war to about 1,700 residents, including 47 children, according to UN estimates. The city faces severe shortages of food, water, and medicine, with movement hindered by fighting, drone attacks, and mined roads.