Russia’s human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova said on October 30 that her humanitarian mission in Russian-occupied Oleshky, in Ukraine’s Kherson region, was drawing to a close. Ukraine’s human rights commissioner Dmytro Lubinets said evacuation convoys carrying residents had split up and were heading in different directions after aid was delivered to the town. He said he was continuing to coordinate the evacuation.
In a statement, Lantratova said people wishing to travel to Ukrainian-controlled territory had been able to do so. She promised accommodation and support for those heading to Russia, assistance with reuniting families and continued contact with residents who stayed behind.
Lubinets said that everyone wishing to leave for Ukrainian-controlled territory had departed Oleshky and was on the way at the time of his statement. He confirmed the delivery of aid and the separation of the convoys.
According to the Ukrainian commissioner, the agreed ceasefire had held for 87 hours without any reported violations as of his statement. It began on October 27 and was scheduled to continue until 10:59 p.m. Kyiv time on November 1.
Both Lantratova and Lubinets acknowledged US first lady Melania Trump’s role in arranging and coordinating the humanitarian operation.