Russian strike shatters graves at historic Jewish cemetery in Pervomaisk, Ukraine
Russia attacked Jewish cemetery in Pervomaisk, Ukraine (photo: Getty Images)
Russia carried out a cynical strike on a Jewish cemetery in Pervomaisk, Mykolaiv region. This happened on Tuesday, August 19, reported Chief Rabbi of Ukraine Moshe Reuven Azman.
He noted that today a Russian missile hit the historic Jewish cemetery in the city of Pervomaisk. The strike landed right in the middle of the cemetery, damaging many graves.
"I spoke with the rabbi of Pervomaisk, Levi Perelshtein, rescue services and specialists are currently working there. In the near future, it will be possible to assess the full scale of this crime," stated the Chief Rabbi of Ukraine.
Moshe Reuven Azman added that this is not the first such incident. Russian strikes have already been recorded on Jewish cemeteries in Kyiv, Hlukhiv, Bila Tserkva, and other places. Even Babyn Yar has been struck several times.
"The dead cannot respond or stand up for themselves, but it is the duty of the living," he emphasized.
Russia struck Jewish cemetery in Pervomaisk, Ukraine (photo: facebook.com/chiefrabbiua)
On March 1, 2022, during the attack on Kyiv, Russian missiles struck the area of the Babyn Yar Holocaust memorial.
At the same time, Russian forces also struck the television tower near Babyn Yar in Kyiv. Five people were killed.
