In Mykolaiv, unknown individuals threw a Molotov cocktail at the facade of the synagogue. The fire was quickly extinguished by a security guard.
The United Jewish Community of Ukraine reported that the police are conducting an investigation. The incident has preliminarily been classified under part 4 of article 296 "Hooliganism" of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
"However, the classification raises questions, as the actions of the perpetrators violate the 'Law on Prevention and Counteraction to Anti-Semitism in Ukraine', specifically the clause regarding intentional damage or destruction of buildings and other structures belonging to individuals of Jewish descent, Jewish communities, and public Jewish organizations, as well as religious or cult buildings (houses) motivated by anti-Semitism," the statement said.
Representatives of the UJC see signs of a violation of article 161 "Violation of the Equality of Citizens Based on Their Racial, National, Regional Affiliation, Religious Beliefs, Disability, and Other Characteristics" of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.