Ukraine War

Chairman of Russian oil giant dies after falling from window

Ravil Maganov, chairman of Russia's second-largest oil producer, had worked in the company since its inception in 1993.

'Gift from God' - Ukrainian family settles in Ma'ale Adumim

Some families fleeing the war in Ukraine have found a new home in Israel's heartland.

Ukraine's chief Rabbi: 'Don't come to Uman'

Rabbi Moshe Reuven Azman says both sides are well aware of the pilgrimages and warns of a Russian provocation.

Satellite footage:

Russia shipped S-300 systems from Syria

Footage from Israeli company shows Russia shipped a battery of S-300 anti-aircraft missiles from Syria to port near Crimea.

Ukraine rabbi: Don’t come to Uman this year

Rabbi Moshe Asman, Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, warns, ‘Ukraine is not banning travel to Uman, but they cannot secure it.’

Russia and Ukraine trade claims of attacks on nuclear plant

Both Russia and Ukraine claim the other side shelled Europe's largest nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia.

Ukrainian refugees confronting Russian tourists in Turkey

Turkey is playing a delicate balancing act, providing drones for the Ukrainian army while refusing to sanction Russia.

Ukraine:

Risk of radioactive leak at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

Ukraine’s state energy operator warns of a risk of a radioactive leak at Europe's largest nuclear power plant.

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine back online

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant back online a day after it was cut from the national power grid.

Ukraine:

Zaporizhzhia plant temporarily cut off from electrical grid

Zaporizhzhia nuclear power cut off from electrical grid because of fire damage, causing blackout in the region.

Tragedy in Ukraine:

15 killed, 50 wounded as Russian bombards train station

More than 15 killed and over 50 wounded after Russia launches rocket attack at a train station in central Ukraine.

Ukraine investigating 28,000 Russian war crimes

Ukraine accuses Russia of killing thousands of civilians, including nearly 400 children, along with kidnapping others.

IAEA inspectors to visit Zaporizhzhia 'within days'

IAEA says its inspectors will visit nuclear power plant in Ukraine within days if talks to gain access succeed.

Yesha adopts Ukraine refugees:

'I’m smiling for the first time in six months'

About 100 refugees from Jewish communities in Ukraine participated in the first summer camp of its kind since the war broke out.

Russia rules out agreement to end war with Ukraine

Russian UN rep. Gennady Gatilov warns he does not see possibility for diplomatic resolution of Russia-Ukraine war.

Can Ukraine win back annexed territory?

Recent drone strikes deep within Russian territory may signal a new turn in the war.

Watch: Dozens of Russian tanks paraded around Ukrainian capital

The Russians had planned a 'Victory parade' of their own - but have failed to meet their objectives thus far.

Putin agrees:

Inspectors will travel to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant via Ukraine

Russian President agrees for team of independent inspectors to travel to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant via Ukraine.

Watch: Russian ammo depot on Ukraine border goes up in flames

At least four explosions were recorded near a major Russian military airport in the occupied Crimean peninsula on Thursday.

Russian shelling of Kharkiv kills 7, injures 16

Shelling of civilian area described by Zelenskyy as 'devious and cynical strike with no justification.'

Ukraine war:

Jewish charity offers refugee children a semblance of normalcy

In an era of war, Ukrainian refugee kids get a summer break thanks to UJA-Federation of New York.

Ukraine's nuclear operator says its website was hacked

Ukraine's nuclear operator says Russian hackers launched cyberattack on its website, but operations have not been disrupted.

Exiled Ukrainian oligarch places 'Jewish death curse' on Putin

Hennady Korban says he has placed a 'Pulsa Denura' curse on Vladimir Putin which allegedly kills an enemy within a year.

Doctors from Assuta remotely accompanied surgery in Ukraine

Doctors from Assuta Hospital remotely accompany doctors in Ukraine during surgery, saving the leg of a 16-year-old girl hit by a shell.

UN demands end to shelling of Ukraine nuclear power plant

Europe's largest nuclear plant under renewed fire, with Ukraine and Russia blaming each other for the shelling.

Podcast:

The rabbi who escaped from Ukraine

Rabbi Mendel Moskovitz shares his experiences in Kharkiv at the beginning of the Russian invasion.

McDonald's to return to Ukraine

"Mac is back," declares Ukrainian Foreign Minister after McDonald's announces plans for phased partial reopening of restaurants in Ukraine.

Palestinian analyst: Gulf States may get obliterated by Iran

A commentator on 'Palestine Today' in Gaza says the Gulf States may suffer a 'similar fait to Ukraine' for mending ties with Israel.

US: Iran training Russians to use their drones

An expert on Iran says the Islamic Republic has 'hundreds if not thousands' of UAVs in its drone army, capable of inducing mass damage.

Watch: Explosions rock Russian-occupied air base in Ukraine

Ukraine claims to have struck a major air base taken over by Russian forces.

Ukraine:

Jewish charity buys 40 electric cars as cost of aid rises

Chabad-affiliated Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine buys fleet of electric cars to deliver aid to communities affected by war,

US to send $1 billion in rockets to Ukraine for counteroffensive

Biden administration announces largest delivery of weapons so far to Kyiv.

Pentagon:

Russia has suffered 80,000 casualties during Ukraine war

Newly revised figures up significantly since US estimate a month ago.

Ukraine:

Europe’s largest nuclear facility damaged in Russian shelling

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasts “Russian nuclear terror” after three radiation sensors damaged at the Zaporizhzhia power plant.

Is Putin using body doubles?

Ukraine's intelligence chief alleges the Russian leader is incapable of appearing in public due to health issues.

With Yad L'Achim's help:

Ukrainian Jews rebuild community in Kiryat Yam

In northern Israel, Ukrainian refugees settle and rebuild, with the help of Chabad and Yad L'Achim.

IAEA warns Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant ‘out of control’

Nuclear facility, which has been occupied by Russia since March, still functioning but has had little contact with outside world or IAEA.

China stages military exercises as Pelosi lands in Taiwan

Some analysts fear China's anger with the US and possible support for Putin's war efforts in Ukraine.

Chabad archives withheld by Russia - 'They understand power'

A lawyer representing Chabad's bid to return holy writings kept by Russian authorities says Putin has 'absolutely no need' for these books.

Wife of Ukraine's President:

'Israel's resilience is an inspiration for us'

Speaking to Israeli media, Olena Zelenska likens her country's experience to what Israel has endured for decades.

Dozens of Ukrainians killed in missile strike on Russian prison

Russia is accusing Ukrainian forces of staging a missile strike on a prison facility housing Ukrainian fighters.

Is Western media embellishing Ukraine's 'battle for freedom?'

Some believe that the image of Ukraine's leadership being fed to the masses contradicts reality on the ground.

"I'm not wearing a tie"

Spanish PM 's creative answer to energy shortages

Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez proposes a more casual dress code in the face of energy shortages.

Blinken speaks to Lavrov for first time since Ukraine invasion

Secretary of State says he urged Russia to accept a US offer to release two Americans detained in Russia.

A visit to the Chabad rescue village for Ukrainian refugees

Israel National News visited the unique camp set up by Chabad in Hungary to help the refugees from the war in Ukraine.

Bennett on Ukraine: No one would stand up for the Jews

'No one will fight our wars for us. Not in Iran, not in Syria, not in Gaza. No one will stand up for Jews in times of trouble'.

Watch: Ukrainian rescue workers dig wounded man out of rubble

A man is dug out of a toppled hotel following multiple airstrikes by advancing Russian forces.

Zelenskyy reportedly strips 3 Jewish oligarchs of citizenship

In inexplicable move, Ukraine Pres. Zelenskyy strips three of his country's wealthiest Jews - all of them patriotic - of citizenship.

Russian forces capture Ukraine's second largest power plant

Adviser to Zelenskyy says takeover of Vuhlehirsk power plant is a "tiny tactical advantage" for Russia.

US to Ukraine:

'Appoint a new top prosecutor'

US urges Ukraine to pick a credible top prosecutor to replace one that was sacked by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Israel publishes travel warning to Ukraine

'Security situation is volatile, presents a real and immediate danger to life,' Foreign Ministry warns.

Russian Foreign Minister:

'Our goal in Ukraine is to topple Zelenskyy'

Sergei Lavrov publicly states for the first time that Moscow’s goal in Ukraine is to topple the "unacceptable regime".

Watch: Video shows Russian soldiers refusing to fight in Ukraine

Deserting soldiers were able to sneak a phone into their cellar and take pictures of the interrogation room.

Why is the Jewish Agency getting under Putin's skin?

'Ukrainians have plenty of places they can go while the only place for us is the Sea,' says long-time Ukrainian Israeli activist.

Zelenskyy:

'Even the occupiers admit we will win'

Ukrainian President says Ukraine will continue to do all it can to inflict as much damage on its enemy as possible.

Watch: Technicians 'dismayed' opening up destroyed Russian drone

A man dissecting a Russian drone shot down by Ukrainians can't believe how much Western technology went into creating the killing machine.

Israeli ambassador to Ukraine: 'Don't come to Uman this year'

'Ukraine has not yet reached decision regarding travel to Uman ahead of Jewish New Year,' ambassador says.

Will Jewish communities recover from the Russia-Ukraine war?

How the Russia-Ukraine war is undoing 30 years of Jewish community building in Ukraine.

CIA Director on Putin:

'As far as we can tell he is entirely too healthy'

CIA Director William Burns on reports that Russian President is suffering from health problems: He's got his own way of looking at reality.

Ukrainian first lady:

'These are Russia's 'Hunger Games', I am asking for weapons'

Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska appeals to US lawmakers to provide more help to her country as it struggles against Russian invasion.