Kherson Local Ceasefire Expires After Civilian Evacuations
A six-day localized ceasefire in the Kherson region expired November 1 after Ukrainian forces evacuated 167 civilians from the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky.
A localized ceasefire in the Kherson region of Ukraine expired at midnight on November 1, 2026, after neither Russia nor Ukraine signaled plans for an extension. The six-day truce, brokered through mediation by Melania Trump and Pope Leo, represented the longest local pause in fighting since the 2022 invasion. The agreement enabled the delivery of food and medicine, the de-mining of roads, and the evacuation of residents from the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky.
On Sunday, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine evacuated 167 civilians, including 22 children, to safer points in the Kherson region. Some evacuees traveled through Crimea, Anapa, and Belarus to return to Ukraine. While Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov viewed the coordination positively, Ukrainian military officials warned that Russian forces may have used the lull to reposition troops and ammunition.
Outside the Kherson region, conflict intensified. Russia attacked Ukrainian energy infrastructure, causing power outages in Kyiv, while Ukraine targeted the Kstovo oil refinery in Russia. President Donald Trump urged Ukraine to halt these strikes to stabilize diesel prices. Diplomatic talks mediated by the United States are expected to restart this month following a freeze caused by joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran in February.
