In Ukraine, about 30 Jewish sites have been damaged due to Russian shelling.

Destruction in Kharkiv has once again become the focus of attention. Jewish Cemetery No. 3 in Saltivka came under missile attack. The shelling occurred on the evening of November 29, 2025, just at the start of Shabbat — this was reported by the Jewish community of the city. The situation is confirmed by local services, although the exact extent of the damage is still being clarified.

Rabbi Moshe Moskowitz of the Kharkiv region arrived at the site almost immediately. He inspected the damaged areas, recorded the condition of the territory, spoke with community representatives, and held a prayer for the memory of those buried. Coordination is currently underway with city structures: it is necessary to assess the damage, collect data, and determine which areas require restoration first. The process will not be easy — part of the zone is damaged by shrapnel, and some earthen structures have subsided.

This attack does not appear random against the backdrop of overall statistics. The United Jewish Community of Ukraine previously reported several dozen confirmed episodes where synagogues, schools, memorials, and other objects were hit. There are 30 verified cases in different cities, and Kharkiv is just one of them. The picture is alarming, although each situation is investigated separately.

Incidents are also recorded in other regions. On November 27 in Chernivtsi, the Sadgura Synagogue was set on fire — the fire was stopped, and there were no casualties. In Kyiv, on October 11, unknown individuals used tear gas near a synagogue in the Obolon district, attacked a community member, and fled. Patrols have been strengthened, but the investigation continues. These episodes are rarely directly linked, but high-profile cases prompt discussions about security at the municipal level.

The international background also adds tension. On October 2 in Manchester, during Yom Kippur, a driver intentionally drove a car into a group of worshippers near a synagogue. Two people died, and several were injured. The British police classified the incident as an attack with signs of religious hatred. This case was included in reports by European organizations monitoring attacks on Jewish communities.

Events in Kharkiv, Chernivtsi, Kyiv, and Manchester connect into one line: the issue of the security of Jewish objects is once again reaching an international level. Solutions are needed that will take into account both local risks and cross-border threats. Therefore, we continue to record facts to provide readers with an up-to-date picture — including those following the situation from Israel and Europe. We will continue to cover this topic in the bulletins of NAnews — News of Israel | Nikk.Agency