13% of housing destroyed: how many Ukrainians have lost their homes due to the war?

The war has caused massive destruction to Ukraine's housing stock. Find out how much housing has been destroyed due to russian aggression, how many Ukrainians have lost their homes, and how the state plans to comprehensively rebuild the country

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Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine has led to unprecedented losses in the housing stock. According to official data, millions of people have been left homeless, and the issue of housing restoration has become one of the key challenges for the state. The Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine reported on the scale of the destruction, people's needs, and plans for comprehensive reconstruction, according to Novyny.LIVE.

13% of Ukrainian housing has been destroyed or damaged

Deputy Minister of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine Artem Rybchenko said that during russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, about 13% of the country's housing stock was completely destroyed or critically damaged. He announced these figures during the German-Ukrainian Economic Forum in Berlin.

According to the official, these are not just numbers in statistical reports. The scale of the destruction directly affects the lives of millions of people who have lost their safe homes and are forced to wait for the opportunity to return home.

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Almost three million people need new housing

According to estimates by the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development, almost three million Ukrainians are currently waiting for new homes. They lost their homes as a result of hostilities, shelling, and the destruction of civilian infrastructure.

“About 13% of our housing has been completely destroyed or damaged. Because of this, nearly three million people are looking for homes, that is, waiting for them. But behind every number is a name, a life, a story — these are not just statistics, this is reality,” Rybchenko emphasized.

At the same time, the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development notes that Ukraine's recovery is not limited to the construction of new buildings. It is about comprehensive reconstruction that will restore normal pre-war living conditions for people. According to Rybchenko, the state plans cover:

● residential buildings;

● schools and kindergartens;

● hospitals and medical infrastructure;

● energy and other basic life support sectors.

According to the government representative, this approach will allow people not only to obtain new housing, but also to truly return to their communities and resume their daily lives.

The role of international partners in Ukraine's recovery

During his speech in Berlin, Artem Rybchenko emphasized the importance of international support. He expressed his hope for further deepening cooperation between Ukraine and Germany, calling Germany not only a strategic partner but also a friend that supported Ukraine in its most difficult moments.

According to him, Ukraine is open to the participation of foreign businesses in the reconstruction process and is ready to provide transparent and understandable conditions for investors who want to contribute to the country's recovery.

Tip: The issue of housing protection remains relevant for millions of Ukrainians, both in Ukraine and abroad. In wartime, the risks of property damage are high, so more and more homeowners are thinking about financial protection. On the Visit Ukraine platform, you can quickly take out insurance for your apartment or house online — the policy is sent to your email in a few minutes and provides financial protection in unforeseen situations.

We remind you! In Ukraine, approximately $20 billion has been spent on construction purchases related to reconstruction. Read about where the funds are being directed and what problems analysts have identified.

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