The army of the Russian Armed Forces instituted a regime of silence and ceased fire in the direction of Kherson so that it could prepare for a humanitarian operation in the Alsheki area of the Kherson region. This was reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense. "In connection with the preparations for a humanitarian operation in the area of the Alsheki settlement, Kherson region, the armed forces of the Russian Federation ceased fire in the direction of Kherson and instituted a "regime of silence" from 4:00 a.m. Moscow time on October 27, 2026," the department said. A day earlier, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced that Ukraine would establish a ceasefire in the Alshek region starting at 03:00 (Kyiv time) on October 27. They emphasized that the "regime of silence" is being led to carry out a humanitarian operation, which includes providing assistance to the city's residents and preparing them for their free movement outside the populated area.