Ukraine: Ceasefire in Oleschky expired

After a six-day ceasefire in Oleschky expired As of: November 2nd, 2026 • 2:09 a.m

The ceasefire in Oleschky is over. Before it ended, the Ukrainian military took the opportunity to bring more people from the region to safety. Meanwhile, Ukraine and Russia report cyberattacks on their warning apps.

After six days, the ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian front-line town of Oleschky is over. Shortly before the deadline expired, the Ukrainian military took advantage of the situation to bring 167 people from threatened areas in the southern Kherson region to safety. The Ukrainian General Staff said the evacuees included 22 children and 21 people with reduced mobility.

As the AFP news agency reported, citing a Ukrainian government representative, the Foreign Ministry in Kiev had suggested that Russia extend the ceasefire. This is said to have been rejected by Moscow. "The Russians don't want to," AFP quoted the Ukrainian government representative as saying.

The local ceasefire, which began on Tuesday and was observed by both warring parties, came about after mediation efforts by US First Lady Melania Trump and with the participation of Pope Leo. It was the longest local interruption in fighting since the beginning of the major Russian invasion in February 2022. On Saturday, residents from Oleschky had already been taken to Ukraine and Russia - depending on their wishes.

People were brought from Oleschky in 25 buses. Some of them are on their way to Ukraine. more

Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities reported a cyber attack on the state emergency app, which, for example, sends warnings of air strikes to smartphones. The application incorrectly displayed warnings of a nuclear and chemical attack and the risk of street fighting for Kiev and other areas. The “Air Alert” app may have been compromised by the enemy, the Ukrainian Air Force said on Telegram. There is no danger from radiation. The incorrect displays disappeared again a short time later. The app is temporarily out of service, the Ukrainian Ministry of Digital Transformation said.

At the same time, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations also reported a similar cyber attack on its own warning app. False information was sent about this, it said in his message.

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