The historic synagogue in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, was set on fire, according to Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Mikhail Brodsky. “According to preliminary information, the perpetrator of the arson is suffering from a mental illness. He has been detained by the police,” Brodsky said on his Telegram channel. It is noted that there were no casualties, but the building was damaged. At the moment, the Israeli Embassy is in contact with the Rabbi of Chernivtsi and the local Jewish community.
Fire at Historic Synagogue in Chernivtsi: Perpetrator Suffers from Mental Illness, No Casualties Reported
