# US journalist in Alyoshki says he is in touch with Melania Trump about situation

https://mins.news/en/item/121436

- TASS, 2026-10-29 20:19 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/society/2210551

> American journalist John Chay, who is taking part in a humanitarian mission in Alyoshki, Kherson Region, said he is communicating with US First Lady Melania Trump about the situation there. The mission is providing aid to civilians, with the main delivery scheduled for October 29-30.

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