Oleshky

Oleshki is a city in the Kherson region, which has been occupied by Russia since February 24, 2022. 

Since December 2025, Oleshki have been under the so-called drone siege. Russia used drones to mine roads near villages and towns.

As of October 2026, there is a humanitarian disaster in Oleshki –, people who remained there are suffering from hunger. Russia keeps people as human shields and does not allow them to leave. 

The Russian military from these territories is shelling Kherson, and the Armed Forces cannot retaliate because of the civilian population.

Armistice in Oleshki 

The White House said on October 23, 2026, that with the mediation of Melania Trump, Ukraine and Russia agreed to a ceasefire in Oleshki. 

The silence regime in Oleshki began at 3:00 a.m. on October 27. It should last until midnight on November 1. Human Rights Commissioner Dmitry Lubinets said as of the evening of October 27 that neither side had violated the truce in Oleshki. 

According to the plan, civilian leaders are to visit civilians to determine their needs. Local residents will be able to evacuate to Russia or Ukraine. The American media will accompany the work of the teams of Ukraine and Russia. 

According to Lubinets, 1,700 to 2,000 people remain in Oleshki, mostly elderly people, and another – are 50 children.