Alyoshki Evacuation May Pass Through Crimea, FT Reports

Alyoshki Evacuation Could Run Through Crimea, FT Says

22:38 27-10-2026

Alyoshki residents may be evacuated through Crimea from October 29, the Financial Times reports. Moscow and Kiev have not confirmed the evacuation route.

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Civilians from Alyoshki in the Kherson region could be evacuated through Crimea, according to the British newspaper Financial Times (FT). The proposed route is being considered as preparations continue for the evacuation of local residents under a temporary ceasefire agreement.

The newspaper reports that evacuations are expected to begin on Thursday, October 29. Local media outlets had previously published similar information, citing the Alyoshki community.

Under the proposed arrangements, the Russian side would be responsible for determining the evacuation route. Buses and ambulances are expected to be used to transport civilians out of the area.

However, the final evacuation plan remains uncertain. Neither Moscow nor Kiev has officially confirmed that residents will be moved through Crimea.

Earlier reports indicated that civilians would be allowed to choose their destination, either Russia or Ukraine. Those evacuated through Russian territory would also have the option of traveling onward to other countries, including European Union member states and Ukraine.

The evacuation preparations follow a temporary ceasefire agreement reached through the mediation of US First Lady Melania Trump.

On October 23, the White House announced that Moscow and Kiev had agreed to suspend hostilities around Alyoshki to allow humanitarian aid deliveries and establish a safe corridor for civilian evacuations.

The ceasefire is set to remain in effect from midnight on October 27 until 10:59 p.m. on November 1.