Today, October 30, 2026, during the question hour for the Government, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Koretsky apologized for the error in information regarding the number of people planned for evacuation from Oleshky. He stated that accurate figures are currently unavailable as the rescue operation is ongoing and data is constantly changing.
The Importance of Information Silence
Koretsky emphasized that this is an extremely sensitive topic, and the safety of the people in danger directly depends on information silence. He urged the media not to disseminate or comment on this information until the rescue operation is complete. Official data will only be released after all measures have been finalized.
Previous Statements on the Number of Evacuated
Earlier, during a speech in the Verkhovna Rada, Koretsky mentioned that the evacuation of 527 Ukrainians from Oleshky was planned. However, he acknowledged that this information is inaccurate and does not reflect reality. The Prime Minister reiterated his apology for this mistake, stressing the importance of accurate data in such critical situations.