Russia accuses Ukraine of repeatedly striking Oleshky ahead of local ceasefire

Summary

On Monday, October 26, Russia's Defence Ministry accused Ukraine of repeatedly striking the Russian-controlled town of Oleshky in southern Ukraine with artillery and drones. The ministry said the strikes came ahead of a planned local ceasefire this week and had thwarted the delivery of food and medicine and stopped people from leaving the town. This account is the Russian ministry's own, as reported by The Straits Times.

Timeline

1. The Straits Times

   26 Oct 2026, 11:15 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that Russia's Defence Ministry accused Ukraine of repeatedly striking the Russian-controlled town of Oleshky with artillery and drones ahead of a planned local ceasefire, saying the strikes had thwarted the delivery of food and medicine and stopped people leaving.