Israel sends cops and medics into wartime Ukraine — to protect pilgrims at a rabbi’s grave
Tens of thousands of Hasidic Jews will arrive in Uman despite Russian missile threats.
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Russian drone attack injures eight, as Moscow keeps targeting Ukraine energy infrastructure
Of 100 Russian long-range drones, Ukraine downed 65, while 28 more crashed. The attack spanned 13 regions, damaging infrastructure and homes.
Russia attacks Ukraine with 46 explosive drones and two missiles, Ukraine downs 38 UAVs
Ukrainian air defenses reportedly intercepted 38 Russian Shahed drones, with three more turning back to Russia and occupied Luhansk Oblast, while two people were injured and infrastructure damaged in Uman, Cherkasy.
Russia’s night attacks injure at least four Ukrainian civilians after one killed, ten injured on 30 September
Russia escalated overnight strikes across Ukraine using drones, missiles, and artillery that injured at least four civilians and damaged more civilian infrastructure.
Ukraine expects over 30,000 Uman pilgrims for Rosh Hashanah in 2023
Over 30,000 Hasidic Jew pilgrims plan to visit the city of Uman in fall 2023 to mark Rosh…
Ukraine urges Hasidic Jews to skip Uman visit for Rosh Hashanah
Cherkasy Regional Military Administration advises Hasidic Jews against traveling to Uman for Rosh Hashanah due to security concerns, but assures heightened security measures.
Eight Ukrainian civilians injured in Russian missile attack
On 8 June, Russia launched another attack on Ukraine with Kalibr cruise missiles. According to Head of Regional…
Russian missile strikes kill civilians overnight in central Ukraine
At about 4 AM, Russia attacked Ukrainian cities from Tu-95 strategic aircraft near the Caspian Sea. Ukraine's air…
23,000 Hasidic Jews make traditional Ukraine pilgrimage despite war
Pilgrims flock to the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, the founding father of the Breslov Hasidic movement.…
Ukraine abruptly reseals borders to foreigners to stop annual Hasidic pilgrimage
Initially, on 25 August, President Zelenskyy announced at an urgent meeting that Ukraine will close its borders to…
Hasidic pilgrims donate for Ukrainian soldiers
Hasidic pilgrims who arrived in the city of Uman, Cherkasy Oblast, to celebrate Rosh Hashanah have donated UAH…