Over 33,000 Hasidic pilgrims arrive in Uman

Ihor Taburets, head of the Cherkasy Regional Military Administration, said this in a post on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.

"For now, more than 33,500 pilgrims have already arrived in the city for the celebration," Taburets said.

According to him, the situation in the city is under contr. Locals and visitors were urged to respond to air raid alerts.

"We do not record any significant viations. Services are erating in enhanced mode. The curfew in our city remains unchanged," Taburets added.

He td Suspilne that this year more children came to Uman, including about 5,000 boys. Most of the pilgrims came from Israel and less from the United States and EU countries.

Rosh Hashanah celebrations will begin this evening at around 20:00. Tomorrow in Uman, the local authorities intend to tighten security at reservoirs.