Russia strikes Kyiv ahead of humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky
Russia struck Kyiv several times on Monday night, shortly before a localised humanitarian ceasefire took effect in Oleshky. The timing underscored that the arrangement was limited to Oleshky and did not amount to a broader halt in hostilities.
The truce is intended to create a temporary window for humanitarian operations in the city. Its stated purpose is to allow urgently needed aid to enter Oleshky while enabling civilians to leave, addressing both shortages inside the city and the risks facing residents who remain there.
According to the United States, the ceasefire was brokered by Melania Trump. The claim gives her a direct role in securing the arrangement, although the information provided does not specify how long the pause will last, what guarantees support it or how the movement of aid and civilians will be organised. Russia’s strikes on Kyiv hours before it began highlight the narrow scope of the agreement: it provides a humanitarian corridor in one city while attacks continue elsewhere.
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