# Ukraine says Russia used Oleshky ceasefire to reinforce positions

https://mins.news/en/item/125210

- Reuters, 2026-11-02 09:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-says-russia-used-oleshky-ceasefire-reinforce-positions-2026-11-02/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ae85a78a85655000117d07d

> Ukraine's General Staff said on Monday that Russian forces used last week's humanitarian ceasefire in the Russian-held southern town of Oleshky to strengthen their military positions.

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