Jewish festival of lights begins in Ukraine as battles rageKYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Jews in Ukraine waging a “war between darkness and light” lit a giant menorah on Sunday night to start the eight-day Hanukkah holiday as tens of thousands remained without electricity and Russia’s nearly 10-month war produced new victims.Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko joined ambassadors from Israel, the United States, Japan, Poland, Canada and France in a ceremony organized by the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine.When only enough oil was available to keep the temple candles lit for one day and night, the oil inexplicably burned for eight days and eight nights — a feat now celebrated as the Jewish Festival of Lights.“This is a war between darkness and light.”Authorities: Kyiv targeted in early morning drone attackDeal reached for new non-Russian power source for EuropeUkraine stalemate sets stage for possible winter escalationNew EU sanctions target Russian military-industrial complexIn congratulating the world’s Jews on Hanukkah, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is Jewish, also noted the holiday’s inspiration for his people.I wish there was light on every Ukrainian house ... and I wish you victory.”Volunteers distributed thousands of menorahs, candles, printed materials, family puzzle games and sweets for the holiday to members of Ukraine’s Jewish minority population."