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Man Convicted for 2023 Anti-Jewish Airport Riot Killed in Ukraine Fighting

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By איתמר אייכנר

First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Aug 13, 2026

What happened

Omar Zhanburov, convicted for participating in violent anti-Jewish riots at Makhachkala airport in 2023, was killed fighting in Ukraine. He had joined the Russian army to atone for his actions during the riot, which targeted Israeli passengers amid the Gaza conflict. Several other rioters also enlisted and suffered casualties in Ukraine.

  • 01Omar Zhanburov, convicted for 2023 anti-Jewish airport riot, died fighting in Ukraine.
  • 02He was sentenced in June 2025 to over five years for storming Makhachkala airport targeting Israeli passengers.
  • 03Zhanburov joined the Russian army to atone for his actions and support Palestinians.
  • 04Seven rioters enlisted in the Russian military; two have died, one seriously wounded in Ukraine.
  • 05The 2023 riot involved hundreds attacking the airport amid the Gaza war outbreak, injuring 23 security personnel.
  • 06Russian investigators charged 142 suspects related to the airport violence.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
OrganizationsRussian Investigative Committee, Civil Society Organizations Council in Dagestan, Russian Army
PlacesMakhachkala, Dagestan, Ukraine, Israel, Gaza

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · HebrewAug 13, 2026
Man Convicted for 2023 Anti-Jewish Airport Riot Killed in Ukraine Fighting
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 13, 2026
Man Who Tried to Attack Jews at Makhachkala Airport Killed in Ukraine Fighting

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