Russian and Ukrainian Delegations Arrive in Gomel Region for Humanitarian Mission in Alekski
On October 29, 2026, Russian and Ukrainian delegations arrived in the Gomel region of Belarus for a humanitarian mission focused on the frontline city of Alekski. The event marks Belarus's formal participation in an international humanitarian operation. The mission involves collaboration between Russia and Ukraine.
Where Sources Diverge
The Belarusian Telegraph Agency refers to the mission as being in Oleshky, while RBC Russia mentions Alekski.
Oleshky
Alekski
The Belarusian Telegraph Agency does not specify the exact location of the Russian delegation's arrival, while RBC Russia mentions the Gomel airport.
Gomel
Gomel airport
The Belarusian Telegraph Agency does not mention the involvement of Ukraine, while RBC Russia explicitly states that the mission involves collaboration between Russia and Ukraine.
No mention of Ukraine
Collaboration between Russia and Ukraine
The Belarusian Telegraph Agency does not specify the exact date of the event, while RBC Russia provides a specific date and time.
No specific date
2026-10-29T07:55:33.000Z
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Belarus has officially joined the international humanitarian operation in the frontline city of Alekski on the Kherson direction: a Russian delegation participating in the humanitarian operation arrived at the Gomel airport.
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