Ukraine claims Russia used the Oleshky ceasefire to rearm, and Russia says Kyiv did the same
A temporary ceasefire took effect in the occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky, with nearly 800 people evacuated. Russian forces used the truce to rotate troops, reinforce positions, and bring in heavy weapons. Ukraine says Russian forces expanded anti-drone defenses and increased ammunition deliveries. Both sides verified no violations during the truce.
- Melania Trump said nearly 800 people were evacuated during the ceasefire.
- The Russian army used the temporary ceasefire in the occupied Ukrainian city of Olešky to rotate soldiers.
- The Ukrainian general staff stated Russian units expanded anti-drone protection along roads.
- Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets announced a ceasefire took effect across Oleshky and adjacent designated humanitarian zones.
Outlets: Kyiv Independent, Kyiv Post, NV English, Seznam Zprávy, The Business Standard (BD), The Hill, TimesLIVE, Ukrainska Pravda (English), iROZHLAS
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