What does the “Defense of Ukraine” tag mean and what do you publish here?

All timely items on the topic: briefs, explainers, reports and curated lists.

Where to follow updates on “Defense of Ukraine” fastest?

Enable Telegram (NAnews) alerts, add us on Google News, and subscribe to the site’s RSS feeds.

How do I add “Defense of Ukraine” to my Google News favorites?

Open NAnews on Google News and tap “Follow”. Then search by the tag’s keyword to filter the feed.

Can I submit a tip, event or listing for “Defense of Ukraine”?

Yes. Use the “Contact” page or the “Write to the newsroom” form. We fact-check and reply.

How should I cite materials under “Defense of Ukraine”?

Attribute “NAnews — Israel News Nikk.Agency” with a live link to the original. Credit photos to the author/rights holder.

How do I filter “Defense of Ukraine” posts by date and format?

Use on-site search, sub-tags and format markers (e.g., review, interview, listing).

Do you offer ads or partnerships around “Defense of Ukraine”?

Yes — specials, branded roundups and announcements. See “Advertising/Partnerships”.

Tag: Defense of Ukraine

The “Defense of Ukraine” section on NAnews is dedicated to events, decisions and people connected with Ukraine’s defense against russian aggression.

This section publishes news, analysis, explanations, reports and human stories about the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Defense Forces, volunteers, international assistance, military technologies, the situation on the front and the struggle of Ukrainian society for survival and freedom.

This section helps readers understand that the defense of Ukraine is not only about the front line. It is also the work of medics, engineers, rescuers, volunteers, diplomats, military families, civilian communities, international partners and everyone taking part in resisting russia’s war against Ukraine.

Special attention is given to topics that are also important for Israeli readers: security, countering drones and missiles, the role of technology, civil defense experience, military medicine, international support, volunteer participation and the links between Ukrainian and Israeli experience of survival under constant threat.

The “Defense of Ukraine” section looks not only at daily events on the front, but also at the broader context: why certain decisions matter, how the nature of the war is changing, what challenges Ukraine faces, what role allied assistance plays and why Ukraine’s defense affects the security of Europe, the Middle East and the entire democratic world.

There is also room here for stories about courage, resilience, loss, responsibility and difficult decisions. The defense of Ukraine is not an abstract military topic, but the fate of people, cities, families and a country fighting for its right to exist.

NAnews Israel News Nikk.Agency regularly updates the “Defense of Ukraine” section so readers can follow important events, understand the causes and consequences of the war, see the human dimension of resistance and understand how this topic is connected to Israel.

Follow the “Defense of Ukraine” section — here you will find materials about the front, defense, international support, technologies, volunteers and people who bring Ukraine’s victory closer every day.

From Donbas to Jerusalem: James Temertey – a philanthropist whom Zelensky sincerely thanked for supporting Ukrainians

He built one of Canada’s largest energy companies, donated C$250 million to medicine, has been funding Ukrainian projects for decades, helps Ukrainian hospitals during Russian strikes, and was at the origins of the Ukrainian Jewish Encounter. For Israel, there is another important point in James Temerty’s story — Jerusalem, where with the support of his […]

Jewish defender of Ukraine Zvi Hirsch from Odessa died in battle for Ukraine – he dreamed of a restaurant, but chose the front

NAnews presents a news overview of the story of Tzvi Hirsh (Grigory), a 32-year-old soldier of the 34th Separate Coastal Defense Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who died defending Ukraine on the Kherson front line. His death is not just a tragedy — it is a symbol of unity between the Jewish and […]

During the days of Rosh Hashanah, Uman recalled the mayor: the first such case in Ukraine

In Uman, a mechanism that had existed in Ukrainian legislation for many years was activated, but it had never reached such a result before. Residents initiated the procedure to recall the city mayor, collected the necessary number of signatures, the territorial election commission verified them, and the party from which the mayor ran for election […]

Friends, you can support us: ₪ or $ — one-time or regular subscription! Let’s develop NAnews together!

NAnews (Nikk.Agency) is a private view of events in Israel, Ukraine and the world by a group of Israelis with Ukrainian roots. Nikk.Agency is not affiliated with any political parties, government institutions, political organizations or influence groups. The project exists through the participants’ own resources and voluntary support from our readers. If NAnews matters to […]

52 thousand in Uman: Rosh Hashanah record, Israeli police, and air raid alerts over the city

In Uman this year, something happened that even the organizers did not seriously expect a few days ago. The city was preparing for about 40,000 pilgrims for Rosh Hashanah 5787, but on the morning of September 11, 2026, the Ukrainian side reported more than 45,000 arrivals. A few hours later, Israel Hayom published a new […]

She was 100 years old: Righteous Among the Nations Lidia Savchuk – a Ukrainian whom both Hitler’s Nazism and Putin’s Rashism wanted to wipe off the face of the earth

Ей было 100 лет: Праведница народов мира Лидия Савчук - украинка, которую и нацизм Гитлера, и рашизм путина хотели стереть с лица земли

At the beginning of November 2025, in Lucerne, Switzerland, Lidiya Klimovna Savchuk quietly passed away — one of the last living Ukrainian Righteous Among the Nations. She was 100 years old. Not a politician, not a media star — an ordinary woman at first glance, who once said “yes” to another’s life in her youth […]

Boombox in Israel “Dronotour ’26” in November 2026: Tel Aviv and Haifa are the first in the big tour

Бумбокс в Израиле -"Дронотур’26" в ноябре 2026: Тель-Авив и Хайфа первыми в большом туре - новости Израиля

Boombox starts “Dronotour ’26” from Israel: Tel Aviv and Haifa are the first in the big 2026 route. The Ukrainian band Boombox announced a big concert route “Dronotour ’26” for November–December 2026. For the Israeli audience, there is a particularly important detail in this poster: the tour starts from Israel. The first concert is scheduled […]

MaxxPro: How US-Israeli Armor in Ukrainian Battle Really Saves Lives of Ukrainian Defenders

On July 26, 2025, the official website ArmyInform (Ministry of Defense of Ukraine) published a detailed article “American-Israeli Armor in Ukrainian Battle: MaxxPro Upgrade from SSO” about the use of MaxxPro armored vehicles in SSO units of Ukraine. This material directly emphasizes the role of Israeli technologies and the contribution of the Israeli company Plasan […]

Ukrainian wheat is going to Israel again: exports have almost doubled under the Russian blockade of ports

Ukraine sharply accelerated wheat exports in the first days of September 2026, and Israel was among the destinations for new shipments. From September 1 to 3, the country exported about 116.8 thousand tons of wheat, or almost 39 thousand tons per day, while the average daily figure for August was about 20 thousand tons. Along […]

From the Holocaust to Russian Bombing: The Story of Elvira Borts and Her Grandson – The Defender of Azovstal – How a Jewish Family in Mariupol (Ukraine) Survived Two Genocides + Video

От Холокоста до российских бомбардировок: история Эльвиры Бортс и её внука-защитника «Азовстали» - как еврейская семья в Мариуполе (Украина) пережила два геноцида + видео

“I survived the Holocaust and then under Russian bombs. The story is repeating itself. But Ukraine must survive.” Russia follows in the footsteps of the Nazis, destroying Ukrainians just as Hitler destroyed the Jews. “We thought this would not happen again. But Russia has proven that we were mistaken.” Elvira Borts’ story was shared at […]

NAnews - Nikk.Agency Israel News