Security of Hasidic pilgrimage to Uman under president’s personal oversight

Hasidic pilgrims in Uman. Photo: National Police

In Cherkasy Region, acting head of the National Police Maksym Tsutskyridze held an interagency meeting, noting that the security of Hasidic pilgrims traveling to Uman is under the oversight of the president of Ukraine.

Law enforcement agencies discussed a joint action plan for the period of the Hasidim’s stay in Ukraine. Representatives of the Security Service of Ukraine, the National Guard, the Border Guard Service and emergency services took part in the meeting. Maksym Tsutskyridze stressed the importance of protecting pilgrims amid the threat of missile attacks.

“Starting September 6, pilgrims will begin arriving in Uman en masse to celebrate Rosh Hashanah,” the police chief said. “Our task, amid the threat of drone and missile attacks, is to ensure the safety of both the pilgrims from the moment they cross the border until they leave Ukraine, and local residents. This issue is being overseen by the president and the interior minister.”

The meeting participants paid particular attention to the number of personnel and resources that the agencies will deploy to maintain public order. Law enforcement agencies planned extensive preventive measures to avert terrorist attacks, sabotage and provocations. Emergency services will provide fire and technological safety at places where large crowds gather, setting up special monitoring posts and assistance points.

Border guards will prepare checkpoints for the rapid processing of documents amid heavy passenger traffic. Migration service officers will ensure strict compliance with the law. “We must do everything possible to prevent offenses. If lawful requirements are violated, the police will respond immediately and firmly, up to and including banning offenders from entering the country,” Tsutskyridze said.

As the UOJ reported, Yelensky briefed Israel on preparations for the Hasidic pilgrimage.

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