Russia also approved the ceasefire in Olsheki. "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 Russian Ministry of Defense said. Earlier, Ukrainian Ombudsman Lubinc announced the beginning of a ceasefire in Olshki.