The Ukrainian city of Uman has welcomed around 40,000 Hasidic pilgrims for the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, in spite of the ongoing threat of Russian strikes. During the holiday, pilgrims from Israel and around the world travel to the city, a central site for one branch of Orthodox Judaism.

Ukraine’s foreign minister is urging allies to provide more air defenses after a Russian drone strike on Pavlohrad killed at least five people and injured dozens. RFE/RL correspondent Roman Pahulych arrived as emergency crews treated the wounded and battled fires.