- November 21, 2024
- 5:05 pm
- Ukraine
“Ukraine is the first country in the world against which an intercontinental ballistic missile was used”— StratCom Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile attack on November 21, 2024 along the Dnieper, largest industrial center and home for more than 50 thousand members of the Jewish community of Ukraine.
President of Ukraine Zelensky notes that The Russian “Fuhrer” is using Ukraine as a testing ground. In addition, the Russian military machine is “searching around the world for where else to find weapons: either in Iran or in North Korea.”.
“Putin does whatever he can to prevent his neighbor from escaping from his hands. And I thank all Ukrainians, all Ukrainian women who defend Ukraine from this evil – steadfastly, bravely, strongly. Worthy. This is one of the main words about Ukraine – dignity. And this is a word that, perhaps, will never be said about Russia,” said Vladimir Zelensky.
The President also added that the Russian Federation attacked on November 21, when Ukraine celebrates the Day of Dignity and Freedom – recalls two Ukrainian revolutions.
Dnepr, the city with the largest Jewish community in Ukraine, became the target of an intercontinental ballistic missile. The strike not only affects infrastructure, but also raises questions about the security of the region.
Intercontinental missile attack on the Dnieper: a blow to the heart of Ukraine's largest Jewish community
Dnepr – the Jewish capital of Ukraine is under threat
Dnieper (historical Yekaterinoslav) has long been known as the center of Jewish life in Ukraine. It is home to major Jewish cultural, educational and religious organizations, such as the Shiurei Torah community and the Menorah Jewish Center, the largest complex of its kind in the world. The strike not only threatens the lives of civilians, but also symbolically damages the city's centuries-old heritage.
New threat: strategic missile
On November 21, the attack was carried out by a missile that, according to preliminary data, corresponds to the characteristics of intercontinental ballistic missiles. This threat not only destroyed the industrial facility, but also served as a reminder that Russia continues to seek ways to shock the world with new acts of aggression.
Technical characteristics of the missile allegedly used in the attack:
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | Intercontinental ballistic missile |
| Range | Up to 6,000 km |
| Speed | 7 km/s (hypersonic) |
| Kinetic energy | The equivalent of mass destruction |
An industrial facility, presumably Yuzhmash, was under attack. Several buildings nearby were damaged, although general information about the casualties is being clarified.
Dnieper as a center of Jewish spirituality and culture
Dnepr is home to one of the largest Jewish educational centers in Eastern Europe – yeshivot, hedera, as well as the largest synagogue in Ukraine, the Golden Rose.
The Dnieper community actively helped and continues to support not only Jews forced to flee from other regions of Ukraine, but also the Ukrainian resistance. The Menorah became a center for humanitarian aid. It is precisely such places that are now becoming symbols of the perseverance and spirit of Ukrainian Jews.
“We pray for peace, but we also have to protect our land,” says local Rabbi Shmuel Kamenetsky, the community’s spiritual leader.
World reaction and concern for the Jewish community
Israeli media, including newspapers Haaretz And The Jerusalem Postexpressed concern about the fate of the Dnieper community. Despite the distance, Israeli Jews feel a close connection with the Dnieper – many of their ancestors are from this region.
Jewish organizations in Israel are already discussing the possibility of additional evacuation of vulnerable members of the community.
Why is an attack on the Dnieper a global threat?
An intercontinental missile fired at a city shows that Russia is moving to whole new levels of aggression. This not only threatens the security of people in Ukraine, but also raises the question: what will be the next goals?
For Dnepr, this city-symbol of the Jewish revival in the post-Soviet space, it is important to preserve its cultural and historical monuments.
NAnews reminds: Dnepr is not only an important industrial center, but also a city that embodies the rich Jewish history of Ukraine. Such attacks should not only cause concern for the entire world community.
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