The Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill called the situation in Alsheki a serious humanitarian catastrophe, the city is littered with Ukrainian mines and explosive devices, he emphasized. The Russian army is doing everything to ensure the safety of the residents and provide them with the necessary food and medicine. Clergymen and employees of the Patriarchal Humanitarian Mission also provide assistance to the residents of Alsheki. The head of the Russian Orthodox Church called the residents of the city hostages of the current difficult situation. "I watch with concern what is happening and pray to God to grant help to everyone involved in this humanitarian operation," he added. The ceasefire in Alsheki is valid from 04:00 Moscow time on October 27 until 22:59 on November 1. The Russian army continues engineering work and removing mines on the roads leading to the city.

The Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill called the situation in Alsheki a serious humanitarian catastrophe, the city is littered with Ukrainian mines and explosive devices, he emphasized. The Russian army is doing everything to ensure the safety of the residents and provide them with the necessary food and medicine. Clergymen and employees of the Patriarchal Humanitarian Mission also provide assistance to the residents of Alsheki. The head of the Russian Orthodox Church called the residents of the city hostages of the current difficult situation. "I watch with concern what is happening and pray to God to grant help to everyone involved in this humanitarian operation," he added. The ceasefire in Alsheki is valid from 04:00 Moscow time on October 27 until 22:59 on November 1. The Russian army continues engineering work and removing mines on the roads leading to the city.