- October 19, 2024
- 8:39 pm
- Israel
On October 19, 2024, a missile fired by Hezbollah claimed the life of 50-year-old Alexei Popov, a repatriate from Ukraine living in Kiryat Haim. This tragic incident occurred on Route 22, near Acre, when Alexei was returning home from shopping.
How the tragedy happened
Alexey Popov stopped the car on the side of the road when the siren went off, warning of a possible missile strike. According to the story of his companion, they did not have time to leave the car before the explosion. Alexey received fatal wounds to the upper body from shrapnel, while his companion survived with only minor injuries.
“We stopped as instructed, but the explosion happened before we could get out of the car,” said an eyewitness who survived the attack.
Doctors who arrived at the scene pronounced Popov dead at the scene of the incident.
| Date | Number of victims | Description |
|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2024 | 14 people | As a result of Hezbollah rocket attacks in Israel |
Personality of Alexey Popov
Alexey Popov, who moved to Israel from Ukraine, lived in Kiryat Haim with his wife. His children remained in Ukraine, and his wife recently traveled to her homeland to visit her newborn grandson. Their family was known to be loving and inseparable, and neighbors often saw them together.
“They were a wonderful couple, always together,” said one of the neighbors, reports Ynet.
Popov and his wife lived in this area for about three years. On the day of the tragedy, when his wife was in Ukraine, Alexey went shopping and came under fire on the way back.
Threat to civilians
On this day, Hezbollah rocket attacks hit several areas in northern Israel. A total of 14 people were injured, most of whom were slightly injured. However, the death of Alexey Popov emphasizes how dangerous the situation is for Israeli civilians, including repatriates from Ukraine.
“This tragedy reminds us that not a single citizen, be it Israeli or repatriate, is protected from the deadly threat of missile attacks,” Nanovovo representatives emphasize.
International significance
This tragic death of a Ukrainian returnee once again shows how civilians suffer from violence in the Middle East. The international community must increase support for Israel and Ukraine to minimize threats to civilians and ensure security.
“These events require active action from the international community to protect innocent people and restore peace,” experts say.
In conclusion, this situation once again demonstrates the importance of international solidarity and support in the fight against terrorism, which threatens citizens in both Israel and Ukraine.