Alexei Popov Obituary, Death – The driver killed by shrapnel from a Hezbollah rocket attack on Highway 22 near Acre has been identified as 50-year-old Alexei Popov, a resident of Kiryat Haim. The incident occurred during the ongoing conflict, and Popov tragically sustained severe injuries to his upper body as a result of the rocket strike. Despite efforts to save him, Popov succumbed to his injuries.
A friend who was traveling in the car with Popov at the time of the attack was more fortunate, suffering only minor injuries. Hours after the incident, the police contacted Popov’s wife to inform her of his passing. The news was devastating for her, as Popov had no other family in Israel.
According to a family friend, Popov’s two children currently reside in Ukraine, highlighting the tragic loss for his family abroad. His death underscores the toll that the conflict has taken on innocent civilians caught in the crossfire.