Shluchim Deliver Aid Across Bombarded Kyiv
Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, has endured one of its heaviest waves of bombardment since the start of the war, with large-scale missile and drone attacks striking residential neighborhoods and civilian infrastructure. The attacks have claimed dozens of lives and left many more injured. In response to the scale of the devastation, city authorities declared an official day of mourning as rescue teams continue searching through the rubble for survivors • Read More, Watch
Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, has endured one of its heaviest waves of bombardment since the start of the war, with large-scale missile and drone attacks striking residential neighborhoods and civilian infrastructure. The attacks have claimed dozens of lives and left many more injured. In response to the scale of the devastation, city authorities declared an official day of mourning as rescue teams continue searching through the rubble for survivors.
Alongside local emergency services, Kyiv’s Jewish community has mobilized to assist those affected. Rabbi Yonatan Markovitch, the city’s Chief Rabbi and the Rebbe’s Shliach, is leading a large-scale humanitarian relief operation together with community volunteers to aid residents impacted by the attacks.
Over the past several days, volunteers have been distributing food, bottled water, clothing, medication, essential supplies, and other basic necessities to families whose homes were damaged, as well as to the elderly, the needy, and anyone requiring immediate assistance, regardless of religion.
In addition to providing material aid, volunteers are offering practical support and assistance to families left without help in the wake of the destruction.
Among those receiving assistance are many non-Jewish residents, many have expressed appreciation for the community’s efforts. One resident whose home was damaged told Rabbi Markovitch:
“I’m not Jewish. Since October 7, the internet has been full of terrible accusations against Jews, and sometimes you start believing what you see. But when I see that you’re not only sending volunteers—you go out yourself, visiting apartment after apartment and asking every family how you can help—that is the best example anyone could set. Please keep doing what you’re doing.”
“In days when the air raid sirens never stop, our responsibility is to be here for every person who needs help,” Rabbi Markovitch said. “We’re distributing food, water, and essential supplies, strengthening families, and giving them hope. Our mission is to bring light during the darkest moments facing the people of Ukraine in general, and the residents of Kyiv in particular.”
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