The SSU has carried out several anti-terrorist activities in Uman, Cherkasy region, on the eve of the annual celebration of Rosh HaShanah and the arrival of a large number of pilgrims. These efforts are aimed at strengthening security and practicing rapid response to possible threats.

Regional units of the Security Service of Ukraine, the National Police, the National Guard, the State Emergency Service and other agencies are involved in the counter-sabotage measures.

Complex training took place on the territory of an unfinished building in the Rabbi Nachman historical and cultural center to check the security of the pilgrimage site.

There, the SSU’s special purpose unit practiced assault operations using mountaineering equipment, detaining a ‘terrorist group’ and freeing hostages.

Despite all security steps taken, the Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police recommend that Hasidic pilgrims refrain from visiting Ukraine this year to celebrate Rosh HaShanah. Russia can use the arrival and mass gathering of pilgrims to carry out provocations.