Mine clearance work organized by the Russian and Ukrainian sides began in Elshki. The main goal of these operations is to ensure safe passage for humanitarian convoys and the provision of assistance to local residents. The first lady of the USA Melania Trump announced this on Wednesday, October 28, on her page on X. - Russia and Ukraine began mine clearance operations. This work is carried out in accordance with the cease-fire agreement, which was approved by the Verhovna Rada Commissioner of Ukraine for Human Rights, Dmitry Lubintz, wrote the wife of the American president. The Commissioner for Human Rights in Russia, Yana Lantertova, previously reported that the ceasefire in the Alsheki region, which is necessary for the humanitarian mission, is still being maintained by both the Russian and Ukrainian sides. Currently, road demining works are being carried out in the area - this is critical for the safe delivery of humanitarian aid and the organization of the evacuation of civilians from the city. The press secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov said that a humanitarian operation to evict the population from Ashki in the Kherson region will take place in the very near future. The event is planned to take place in the coming days.