Dnipropetrovsk Investment Agency keeps introducing about the level of Ukraine and Dnipropetrovsk region cooperation with other countries amid the unprovoked military aggression by the russian federation. For now, we propose an overview of the assistance provided by Israel and the foreign trade volume figures, which is derived from DIABASE data.
Since the start of russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 Israel, despite the complex geopolitical situation in the Middle East, has not stayed aside of the tragedy of Ukrainians. Although the country does not officially provide lethal weapons its contribution in the form of humanitarian, medical and technical support is substantial and consistent. Throughout 2022–2025 Israel systematically provided Ukraine with assistance aimed at saving lives, supporting hospitals, rehabilitating the wounded and securing critical infrastructure. This support has become an important part of international solidarity with Ukraine in its struggle for freedom, life and sovereignty.
Official Jerusalem has organized “air and land bridges” to deliver humanitarian aid, including food, medicine, medical equipment and water purification systems. Most of the cargo arrives by plane to countries neighbouring Ukraine. These deliveries are coordinated with the Ukrainian side and are directed primarily to the affected regions. Humanitarian aid has been provided since 2022 and was significantly expanded in 2025.
More than 5,000 Ukrainian specialists have been trained in Israel to provi de psychological assistance — in particular, methods of working with trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder and crisis situations. The first groups — about 27 mental health specialists (doctors, psychologists) — have completed five-day courses at the Israeli NATAL center and are sharing this experience with colleagues in Ukraine. As part of the program to create “resilience centers” Ukraine plans to establish about 20 institutions based on the Israeli model. They will become centers of comprehensive psychological and social support for citizens, veterans and displaced persons.
The training also includes specialists from the National Police of Ukraine, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine and the National Guard of Ukraine to strengthen their ability to work with traumatized people in wartime conditions.
Aid is also constantly arriving from Israeli citizens themselves. From the very first days of the full-scale invasion they have been actively gathering humanitarian aid for Ukraine. Israeli non-governmental organizations, particularly those involved in rehabilitation, are still actively cooperating with Ukrainian ministries and local authorities.
In March 2025, the first Israeli animation festival took place in Kyiv at the “Krakiv” cultural cluster. The event was organized by the Israeli Embassy which presented 16 films by contemporary Israeli directors. The aim of the festival was to strengthen cultural exchange between Ukraine and Israel and to introduce the Ukrainian audience Israeli animation art. In addition the “Etno-Khutir” ethnic festival has been held in Israel for many years, promoting Ukrainian culture through music, food and crafts and serving as an example of cultural interaction between two nations.
Attracting direct Israeli investments to Dnipropetrovsk region also stays a perspective direction due to the strong economic and cultural ties between the countries. Israel has strong backgroud in the fields of technology, agroindustry, medicine and energy. There are currently 35 Israeli companies operating in the region which have already invested over $4.3 million in the regional economy.
The development of mutually beneficial trade and economic cooperation also remains an important priority for the two countries. An analysis of export and import operations of Dnipropetrovsk region with Israel demonstrates a high level of partnership relations as Israel is an important trading partner of the region.
According to the results of 2024, the volume of exports of goods from Dnipropetrovsk region amounted to $44.1 million and increased by 3.4 times compared to 2023. Among the goods that are in demand among Israeli consumers are ferrous metal products, machinery and equipment, fats and vegetable oils, cocoa and its products, etc.
More than 50 enterprises from Dnipropetrovsk region were involved in export operations. The main exporting companies are metallurgical, mechanical engineering, chemical, food, and processing enterprises.
According to the volume of exported products, the TOP-5 exporter enterprises include the following:
Imports of goods from Israel to Dnipropetrovsk region amounted to $21.3 million and increase 2.3-times compared to 2023. Dnipropetrovsk region traditionally purchased oil and its distillation products, machinery and equipment, tools, knives, inorganic chemical products, edible fruits and nuts, essential oils and more.
Import operations were carried out by more than 60 importing enterprises.
The following importing companies were included in the TOP-5 by volume of imported products:
Import operations were mainly carried out by trading, chemical, and processing enterprises.
Source: information for the preparation of the article was taken from open online sources
