Ceasefire brings rare quiet to Ukrainian city of Kherson
A six-day truce brokered by the US first lady has halted fighting to allow humanitarian aid delivery to a Russian-occupied town.
At a glance
- A six-day ceasefire began Tuesday morning in the Kherson area
- The truce was brokered by US first lady Melania Trump
- Humanitarian supplies are being delivered to Oleshky during the pause
- Evacuation corridors are planned to open later in the week
A planned six-day ceasefire has brought an unusual period of calm to the Ukrainian-held city of Kherson. The truce, brokered by US first lady Melania Trump, began at 3am Tuesday and is tied to a humanitarian mission in the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky across the water.
During the pause in fighting, medicine, food and water are being delivered to Oleshky. Evacuation corridors are scheduled to open later in the week as part of the agreement.
Why it matters
Kherson has endured years of heavy fighting. The ceasefire represents a rare respite for civilians in a contested region of Ukraine.
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