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Over 35,000 Hasidic Pilgrims Reach Uman for Rosh Hashanah as Ukraine Tightens Security

Authorities cite martial law in advising visitors about limited safety guarantees.

Overview

  • The influx built over several weeks, with most arrivals recorded in the past five days.
  • Most travelers came in organized groups, the State Border Guard Service said.
  • Pilgrims crossed into Ukraine from the European Union and Moldova, with some days seeing roughly 4,000, 8,000 or 11,000 entries.
  • Border officers denied entry to some individuals due to passport problems or existing bans for prior legal violations.
  • Rosh Hashanah observance in Uman runs September 22–24, with last year’s turnout reported at about 33,500.