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Russian Strike Damages Kharkiv Jewish Cemetery as Ukraine Tallies Dozens of Damaged Jewish Sites

UJCU with local leaders is mounting a restoration plan that seeks international cultural‑preservation support.

Overview

  • A Russian missile hit Jewish Cemetery No. 3 in Kharkiv’s Saltivka district at the start of Shabbat, shattering gravestones and gouging craters.
  • Kharkiv Chief Rabbi Moshe Moskowitz inspected the site and prayed for those buried there.
  • The Jewish community is working with city services and the United Jewish Community of Ukraine to assess damage and plan repairs.
  • UJCU reports about 30 verified cases of damage to Jewish sites nationwide, a tally that excludes areas with ongoing hostilities.
  • Local groups are appealing to cultural‑heritage organizations for help with reconstruction and longer‑term protection.