In the frontline territories, the occupiers damaged above 1197 Monuments of culture

Loss of Ukraine's cultural heritage as a result of aggression of: Statistics and consequences

The Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications has published data on damage to cultural monuments in Ukraine as a result of Russia's aggression since the beginning of a full -scale invasion. All damaged or destroyed 1197 Monuments in the frontlines.

Damaged monuments in frontlines

1. Chernihiv region - 65 objects.

2. Sumy region - 37 objects.

3. Kharkiv region - 329 objects.

4. Donetsk region - 169 objects.

5. Kherson region - 279 objects.

6. Zaporizhzhia region - 63 Objects.

7. Dnipropetrovsk region - 49 objects.

8. Mykolaiv region - 47 objects.

9. Odesa region - 159 objects.

General losses in Ukraine

The total number of damaged cultural monuments in Ukraine is 1419 objects:

1. Of national importance - 139 objects.

2. Local value - 1184 Objects.

3. Just discovered - 96 objects.

In addition to frontier areas, Damage has suffered objects in such areas:

1. Kyiv region and city of Kyiv - 100 objects.

2. Lviv region - 61 object.

3. Khmelnytsky region - 11 objects.

4. Poltava region - 6 objects.

5. Vinnytsia and Zhytomyr regions - by 4 Objects.

6. Kirovohrad region - 3 Objects.

7. Cherkasy region - 1 object.

Damage to cultural infrastructure

The total number of damaged cultural infrastructure objects is 2233 units:

1. Destroyed - 409 objects.

2. Most damaged:

   • Club establishments - 1085 objects.

   • Libraries - 792 Objects.

   • Art Education Institutions - 171 object.

   • Museums and galleries - 122 Objects.

   • Theater, Cinemas and Philharmonic - 42 Objects.

   • Reserves - 8 objects.

   • Parks and zoos - 9 objects.

   • Cyri - 4 Objects.

Consequences for cultural heritage

Damage to cultural monuments is a great loss for national identity and history of Ukraine. These objects are not just architectural monuments, but also important cultural symbols. The loss of their value is irreparable harm, which is difficult to restore.

Besides, Destruction of cultural infrastructure limits access to important cultural resources, which significantly reduces the opportunities for the development of science, education and art.

Losses, caused by cultural heritage, is not only a tragedy for Ukraine, but also a blow to her history and culture. In order to preserve national memory and restore these values ​​not only to ensure their protection, but also develop strategies for their recovery in the future.