Chief of General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Gerasimov announced on October 23, local time, “In order to carry out a humanitarian operation in the Oreshki region of Kherson Oblast, the Russian armed forces will stop firing and implement a 'state of silence' in the direction of Kherson starting at 4 o'clock Moscow time on October 27, 2026. The Russian side will guarantee safe passage for the humanitarian convoy to Oreshki.”

Chief of General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Gerasimov announced on October 23, local time, “In order to carry out a humanitarian operation in the Oreshki region of Kherson Oblast, the Russian armed forces will stop firing and implement a 'state of silence' in the direction of Kherson starting at 4 o'clock Moscow time on October 27, 2026. The Russian side will guarantee safe passage for the humanitarian convoy to Oreshki.”