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Shooting in Sydney during Hanukkah: at least 10 dead

Terrorist attack during Hanukkah celebrations
Трагедія в Сіднеї: під час святкування Хануки загинули щонайменше 10 осіб.

According to glavcom.ua: In Sydney, Australia, during the Hanukkah celebrations on December 14, a shooting occurred, resulting in the death of at least ten people, according to preliminary reports. According to local media, about 2000 members of the Jewish community participated in the mass event at Bondi Beach. During the leaders' speeches, people suddenly began to scatter.

🇦🇺A terrorist attack occurred at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, where two armed men opened fire on people during Hanukkah celebrations.Many injured are at the scene, and presumably, there are fatalities. The attackers have been apprehended.

The New South Wales police reported that one of the suspected shooters was injured. Two individuals involved in the shooting have already been detained, but the operation is ongoing. Local residents reported hearing around 50 shots.

Eyewitness Accounts

Harry Wilson, a 30-year-old local resident, witnessed the shooting. He said: 'I saw at least ten people on the ground and blood everywhere.' A video has also been released showing a passerby attacking the shooter who was targeting Jews.

🤯More shocking footage from Australia: a passerby with 'bare hands' attacked the Islamist who was shooting at Jews.

Witness Statements

An Israeli woman living in Australia emphasized that panic ensued during the mass event. One of the participants stated: 'There were gunshots, and we just lay on the grass. It was utter chaos, it's a disaster for our community.' He also expressed dissatisfaction with the government's response to anti-Semitic attacks.

A representative of the Prime Minister of Australia urged residents to follow police instructions and stay safe.

Other Events

Nearby Bondi, another incident occurred, resulting in the deaths of at least two people. A shooting also took place at the University of Kentucky, where one student was killed, and another was injured. A suspect in the crime has been detained.

During the Hanukkah celebrations in Sydney, a tragic shooting occurred, resulting in many injuries and fatalities. The police detained two suspects in the shooting, and the operation at the scene is ongoing. Local residents recount shocking events and the panic that spread during the attack.

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