Oleshky:Two people, including a demining specialist, lost their lives while clearing roads for a humanitarian mission in the Russian-controlled Ukrainian city of Oleshky. The incident was reported by the Russian state news agency Tass, referencing Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Lantratova expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and confirmed that the ceasefire in the humanitarian mission area is intact, with both Russian and Ukrainian sides upholding their commitments. She is collaborating with Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets to oversee the implementation of agreements made with assistance from US first lady Melania Trump.

The humanitarian mission includes 25 buses with a capacity of over 750 passengers, nine ambulance vehicles, and more than 50 healthcare workers to support the voluntary evacuation of Oleshky residents. Lubinets emphasized that the ceasefire remains in effect and the mission aims to provide aid to those in need, especially vulnerable groups such as older people and those with disabilities. He assured that civilians wishing to leave Oleshky can do so safely, while those staying will receive necessary aid.

The ceasefire, facilitated by Trump between Russia and Ukraine in Oleshky, which was taken over by Moscow in 2022, began at 0100GMT on Tuesday and is scheduled to continue until 10.59 pm (2059GMT) on Sunday to enable humanitarian aid and evacuations.