A local ceasefire around Kherson ends as Russian strikes cut power in parts of Ukraine
A localised ceasefire in Ukraine's Kherson region, which allowed civilians to leave Russian-occupied Oleshky, ended on Sunday evening. Russian strikes cut power to thousands, and Ukraine's air force says its air-raid alert app appears to have been hacked.
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How each side framed it
Left-leaning outlets
Civilians and the human cost: 'Civilians in Ukraine’s Kherson prepare for the return of war as localized ceasefire ends' (Associated Press); 'Reunited after 1,711 days: Oleshky evacuees return to Ukraine under Melania Trump-brokered ceasefire' (CNN).
Centre outlets
Centre-rated outlets headline it: “Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as Kherson ceasefire ends” (BBC News); “Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as drones damage Russian facility” (Reuters).
Right-leaning outlets
Same wire story plus cyberattacks: 'Civilians in Ukraine’s Kherson prepare for the return of war as localized ceasefire ends' (Breitbart); 'Ukraine and Russia say their emergency apps suffered cyber attacks moments after localised ceasefire ended' (Daily Mail).
Context
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Kherson region in southern Ukraine has been split by the Dnipro river since Ukraine retook the city of Kherson in November 2022, with Russian forces holding the left bank.
- Oleshky lies on the Russian-occupied left bank of the Dnipro. Oleshky
- Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022. Russian invasion of Ukraine
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- BBC News
Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as Kherson ceasefire ends - France 24
Ceasefire in Ukraine's Kherson region ends after Russia refuses extension (paywalled or blocks bots) - Reuters
Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as drones damage Russian facility (paywall or login)
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Deep dive
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Seen from the left
“Ukraine news: Oleshky ceasefire ends as Russian attacks leave tens of thousands without power” Deutsche Welle
A possible reading: the truce shows humanitarian deals can work and should be repeated.
Seen from the right
“Civilians in Ukraine’s Kherson prepare for the return of war as localized ceasefire ends” Breitbart
A possible reading: a short local truce changes little while Russia keeps striking energy targets.
What each side may be protecting: Both: civilians caught on the front line.
What they agree on
A localised ceasefire in the Kherson region, which the White House says Melania Trump helped broker, ended on Sunday evening after allowing civilians to leave Russian-occupied Oleshky. Russian strikes cut power to thousands, and Ukraine's air force says its air-raid alert app appears to have been hacked. Both report the truce as a rare humanitarian success that has now ended.
Where they truly differ
Scale of outages: BBC and Reuters say thousands lost power; the Independent cites 280,000 homes and Times of Israel quotes Zelensky on hundreds of thousands.
The paradox
Coverage on both sides is unusually similar, largely the same AP report, so the difference here is emphasis rather than framing.
Open questions
- Could the Oleshky arrangement be repeated elsewhere?
- Who hacked the air-raid alert apps?
- Shared question: could the Oleshky model be repeated elsewhere on the front line?
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Who owns or funds the outlets covering this story (21 outlets)
| Outlet | Lean | Ownership & funding (MBFC) |
|---|---|---|
| Al Jazeera | Centre-left | Al Jazeera is owned and funded by the state of Qatar. The founder and Chairman of the Board is Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani, a member of Qatar’s ruling family, the House of Thani. According to a Fortune article, i n 2016, state-funded broadcaster Al Jazeera laid off 500 workers due to Qatar’s financial troubles resulting from low global prices for oil and natural gas. source |
| Associated Press | Centre-left | The Associated Press (AP) is a nonprofit news cooperative with a profit of $1.6 million in 2016. It also sells content to other media organizations. According to an article titled “ AP reports loss on one-time accounting charges,” t he Associated Press lost $74 million in 2017, and it states the reason as “mostly due to one-time accounting charges related to the federal tax overhaul passed late last year.” source |
| CNN | Centre-left | No ownership data found |
| Deutsche Welle | Centre-left | The German government funds Deutsche Welle (DW). They state, “DW is financed via funding from the state – i.e., from tax revenue. This is in contrast to the domestic public channels, which are funded via broadcasting fees.” source |
| Euronews | Centre-left | Euronews is owned by Alpac Capital, a Portugal-based investment fund that acquired an 88% stake in July 2022, with the remaining 12% held by government-supported broadcasters from Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Ownership also has business ties with Hungary’s Viktor Orban. source |
| Politico Europe | Centre-left | On 8/26/2021, German publisher Axel Springer purchased Politico and Politico Europe for a reported 1 billion dollars. Axel Springer owns numerous publications, including Bild, Business Insider, and Fakt. source |
| The Guardian | Centre-left | The Guardian and its companion publication, the Sunday newspaper The Observer, are owned by Guardian Media Group plc (GMG). Scott Trust Limited was created in 1936 to ensure the editorial independence of the publications and owns Guardian Media Group plc (GMG). source |
| The Herald (Scotland) | Centre-left | The Glasgow Herald is published by Herald & Times Group, which is owned by Newsquest Media Group Ltd. Newsquest is the second-largest publisher in the United Kingdom, publishing 205 brands including 165 newspapers. Further, Newsquest is owned by US-based Gannett which publishes USA Today. source |
| The Independent | Centre-left | The Independent is owned by Independent Print Limited, a company owned by the Lebedev family (Alexander Lebedev and his son Evgeny Lebedev). In 2017, Saudi Businessman Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel bought a 30% stake in the Independent online newspaper. Advertising and subscription generate revenue for the paper..push({}); source |
| The National (Scotland) | Centre-left | The National is operated by Newsquest Media Group Ltd., a UK-based local media publisher. Newsquest is a wholly owned subsidiary of USA TODAY Co., Inc., the media company formerly known as Gannett Company, which also controls AZthe USA TODAY Network of national and local news outlets in the United States and regional titles in the United Kingdom. Revenue is generated from advertising and subscription sales source |
| Washington Post | Centre-left | In 2013, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos bought The Washington Post for $250 million. Bezos is a frequent target of Trump, who has accused the businessman of using the Postal System as its “ Delivery Boy. ” The newspaper’s executive editor, Martin Baron, said Jeff Bezos, who founded Amazon, is not involved in its news coverage. source |
| BBC News | Centre | The BBC operates under a Royal Charter. Oversight is managed by the BBC Board, and regulatory authority rests with Ofcom. source |
| France 24 | Centre | France 24 is owned by France Médias Monde, a state-owned French holding company that supervises and coordinates the activities of the major public media organizations broadcasting or publishing internationally from France. Besides government funding, they also generate revenue through advertising. source |
| Reuters | Centre | In April 2008, the British company Reuters Group was acquired by Thomson Corporation and formed Thomson Reuters. source |
| CBS News | Centre-right | CBS News is owned by Paramount Global, which was formerly controlled by National Amusements, Inc., the holding company of the Redstone family. In 2025, Paramount entered into a merger agreement with Skydance Media, effectively ending the Redstones’ majority control. CBS News generates revenue primarily through advertising and affiliate broadcasting fees..push({}); source |
| ITV News | Centre-right | No ownership data found |
| The Times | Centre-right | The Times and Sunday Times is owned by News UK (News Corp UK & Ireland Limited), which American News Corp owns. The owner and Executive Chairman of News Corp are Rupert Murdoch. Revenue is derived from advertising and subscription fees. source |
| Washington Times | Centre-right | Operations Holdings Inc is the Washington Times owner, owned by the Unification Church of South Korea, through their holding company HSA-UWC (Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity). In 1954, Reverend Sun Myung Moon founded this religious movement in South Korea, known for its mass weddings, and its members are referred to as “Moonies.” source |
| Breitbart | Right | After the death of Andrew Breitbart in 2012, Larry Solov became CEO and president of Breitbart News. In 2017, according to Politico, Larry Solov revealed the owner of Breitbart as “himself, founder Andrew Breitbart’s widow, Susie Breitbart, and the Republican mega-donor family, the Mercers.” Further, Solov also stated that he wants “to disclose as little as possible about financial and ownership structure.” source |
| Daily Mail | Right | The Daily Mail is published by Associated Newspapers Limited, part of Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT). DMGT is controlled by the Rothermere family and is 100% owned by Rothermere Continuation Limited. Jonathan Harmsworth, 4th Viscount Rothermere, serves as Chairman..push({}); DMGT became privately owned after delisting from the London Stock Exchange in 2022. source |
| Newsmax | Right | Newsmax is owned by publicly traded Newsmax Inc., which began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NMAX on March 31, 2025. The company completed a $75 million public offering after previously raising approximately $225 million through a preferred-stock offering. source |
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Nearly 800 Evacuated from Oleshky in Rare Ceasefire Operation
The evacuation happened over a six-day ceasefire from October 27 to November 1, 2026, in the Kherson region, coordinated with mediation from U.S. First Lady Melania Trump. It allowed de-mining, aid delivery, and safe passage via a long route through Crimea, Russia, Belarus, and into Chernihiv, with pets like dogs, cats, a parrot, and a raccoon joining the journey. President Zelenskyy praised the effort as a successful humanitarian mission, while evacuees received warm meals from World Central Kitchen upon arrival. Melania Trump highlighted the cooperation between Russia and Ukraine as a step toward peace.
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