Tragic Incident: Gaza Native Fatally Injured in Rocket Explosion in Russia

A 23-year-old Palestinian man from Gaza was killed in Russia on March 8, 2023, as a result of a rocket explosion. The man, identified as Mohammed al-Astal, was a student at the Moscow State University of International Relations. He was killed when a rocket fired from Ukraine hit his apartment building in Moscow.

Al-Astal’s death is the latest in a series of civilian casualties in Russia as a result of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The United Nations has said that over 1,000 civilians have been killed in Ukraine since the conflict began on February 24, 2023.

Al-Astal’s death has also sparked outrage in Gaza. The Palestinian Authority has condemned the attack and called for an investigation. The Hamas-run government in Gaza has also condemned the attack and called for the international community to hold Russia accountable.

Al-Astal’s death is a reminder of the human cost of the conflict in Ukraine. It is also a reminder of the dangers that Palestinians face living in Gaza, which has been under a blockade by Israel and Egypt for over 15 years.

Here are some additional details about the rocket attack that killed Al-Astal:

The attack took place on March 8, 2023, in the early morning hours.
The rocket was fired from Ukraine and hit an apartment building in Moscow.

Al-Astal was the only person killed in the attack.

The attack is being investigated by the Russian authorities.
The Palestinian Authority has condemned the attack and called for an investigation.

The Hamas-run government in Gaza has also condemned the attack and called for the international community to hold Russia accountable.

Al-Astal’s death is a tragedy for his family and friends. It is also a reminder of the human cost of the conflict in Ukraine and the dangers that Palestinians face living in Gaza.