Zelensky: Russia used humanitarian cover to reinforce troops near Oleshky

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia, under the guise of a humanitarian operation in occupied Oleshky, Kherson region, has deployed additional troops and equipment to the left bank of the Dnipro River. Zelensky said the Ukrainian military command must present proposals for additional protection of Kherson from Russian terror. He also announced weekly meetings with regional administration heads and tasked the Energy Ministry regarding power outages in Zhytomyr region. SkyNews reported on November 2 that Russia used a ceasefire for troop rotation and fortification, while Ukraine's General Staff confirmed the buildup. The 34th Marine Brigade said Russia brought over a thousand soldiers to the occupied part of Kherson region.