Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, visited Istanbul to discuss with Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the President of Turkey. This meeting took place on Saturday, October 31, and topics such as maritime transport in the Black Sea were on the agenda.
Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation
Zelensky announced in a message posted on social media platform X: "We are working to strengthen the protection of our people, the bilateral partnership with Turkey, and realistic diplomatic prospects." The President of Ukraine also intends to meet with Bartholomew, the senior leader of Orthodox Christians in Istanbul.
US Security Warnings
Meanwhile, the US Embassy in Russia warned of a "credible threat of a mass casualty incident" at a historical site in southern Moscow. The embassy stated that the US government is coordinating with Russian authorities on this matter.
This threat pertains to the Tsaritsyno Historical Museum, which was built in the 18th century at the behest of Catherine the Great. The Federal Security Service of Russia (FSB) announced that it has received the warning and is taking "appropriate measures" in this regard.
Ukraine's Attacks on Russian Military Facilities
The Armed Forces of Ukraine announced that they targeted a solid fuel missile production plant in the Rostov region of Russia, causing a fire in the warehouse and damage to four production workshops. This attack on the Kamensky factory in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky was carried out using drones and Neptune missiles.
According to Ukrainian information, this factory supplies fuel needed for munitions used in Russian multiple launch rocket systems, including Uragan, Smerch, and Tornado-S.
Humanitarian Situation in Oleshky
The first group of refugees from the city of Oleshky, which is under Russian occupation, has reached Ukrainian-controlled territories. This city, located near the front line in the Kherson region, has been under Russian occupation since 2022 and has faced a serious humanitarian crisis in recent weeks.
Both sides have recently reached an agreement for a local ceasefire to evacuate about 2000 remaining civilians in Oleshky. It is estimated that before the war began, the population of this city was 24,000.
Officials, including Dmytro Lubinets, Ukraine's human rights representative, have highlighted the importance of this initiative and stated that this plan requires "extraordinary work." He also mentioned that the refugees included a one-year-old baby and a 94-year-old person, with some bringing their pets along.
The ceasefire began on Tuesday and is set to last until Sunday night. Lubinets expressed hope that this plan could be implemented in other areas as well.
