Overview
- The influx built over several weeks, with most arrivals recorded in the past five days.
- Most travelers came in organized groups, the State Border Guard Service said.
- Pilgrims crossed into Ukraine from the European Union and Moldova, with some days seeing roughly 4,000, 8,000 or 11,000 entries.
- Border officers denied entry to some individuals due to passport problems or existing bans for prior legal violations.
- Rosh Hashanah observance in Uman runs September 22–24, with last year’s turnout reported at about 33,500.