MOSCOW, October 29 (HS/RIA Novosti) - Russia and Ukraine continue to prepare humanitarian aid for Alyoshki (Oleshky) to deliver what is needed to those who remain in city, Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova said on Thursday.

On Tuesday, the Russian Defense Ministry said that the regime of silence was introduced by the Russian armed forces starting 4:00 a.m. Moscow time (01:00 GMT) on October 27 and the fire was stopped in the Kherson direction to prepare for a humanitarian operation in the Alyoshki area. Earlier in the day, Lantratova said that together with foreign journalists she is flying out to Alyoshki.

We are continuing preparations to deliver the necessary supplies to those who remain in the city and ensure safe departure for people who make such a decision themselves, Lantratova said on MAX.

The Russian ombudswoman added that she continues to stay in touch with her Ukrainian Counterpart, and both of them are coordinating the implementation of agreements on the mission in Alyoshki.

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