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Residents of a micro-district in Irpin, Kyiv region, which sustained significant damages during the fighting and partial occupation of the city, have been struggling to restore their damaged buildings for almost a year. Volunteers helped to clear the debris last summer, and the owners of damaged apartments are currently collecting funds to restore their houses. For example, the cost of rebuilding just one building reaches UAH 15 million (over USD 400,000). In certain cases, only the facades of buildings remain, several other houses have already been demolished, and new ones are to be built in their place.

For reference: in February-March 2022, Irpin in Kyiv region became a major battlefield during the russian offensive on Kyiv. A third of Irpin was occupied, and it was here that the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the Territorial Defense Forces managed to crush the russians. During the fighting, more than 300 civilians were killed, and thousands were left homeless. In particular, one of the micro-districts of the city (mentioned above) was almost completely destroyed, due to the use of russian aerial bombs, among other things.

• casualties
• occupation
• reconstruction
• russian crimes
• Kyiv

The Revolution of Dignity Museum in Kyiv organizes a series of events to commemorate the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred. This year’s slogan: “The Heavenly Hundred are the first heroes of the russo-Ukrainian war.”

From February 16 to 20, numerous exhibitions, a tour of the Sites of the Revolution of Dignity, and the annual “ANGELS OF MEMORY” campaign will take place in the capital, among other things.

For reference: “The Heavenly Hundred” is the name given in Ukraine to the group of protesters who died during the Euromaidan (Revolution of Dignity) in December 2013 — February 2014.

• culture
• dead
• Kyiv

Tomorrow, February 15, “Safety Class” will kick off in one of the villages of Fastiv district, Kyiv region, with the participation of rescuers.

The government approved the beginning of such “Safety Classes” throughout Ukraine last September. For example, just last week, two such classes already started working in Kyiv region. They are well-equipped for organizing fire and mine safety training. Among other things, children will be taught what to do in the event of an emergency and during air raid alerts. Students will also be taught first aid.

Teachers, experts of the State Emergency Service, the National Police, medical workers, combatants, and mine safety specialists will be involved in “Safety Classes” (which can be accessed remotely). 

• children
• Kyiv

In the next 2 months, the team of SavED charity foundation plans to open 5 educational hubs in 5 schools in Mykolaiv (mostly in shelters). The goal of digital education centers is to give children more space and opportunities for socialization, joint extracurricular activities, and academic subjects. Among other things, the spaces will contain books and gadgets. So far, the process is in its initial stages.

However, journalists have an opportunity to see already created digital educational centers in Kyiv and Chernihiv region.

For reference: Digital educational centers are cozy locations for learning and leisure located on school grounds (with some exceptions). There is comfortable furniture, necessary equipment, gadgets, books, board games and art supplies. The work of centers is managed by mentors. These centers are places for entertainment and relaxation. 

• children
• Chernihiv
• Kyiv

“Module of Temporality” culture space, which is made of Mariupol metal, will be unveiled in Kyiv on February 17. The two-story structure consists of 27 container modules. Sheet steel from Azovstal and Ilich Steel and Iron Works was used for the interior and furniture. (unveiling for the press will be held on February 16, artists will be present).

Various creative works of world-famous artists, both Ukrainian and foreign, will be presented at the space. The goal of the project is to draw the attention of the world’s audience to the war in Ukraine.

The suggested entrance fee is UAH 200; however, this is not mandatory. All collected funds will be used to restore the country’s art institutions destroyed in the war.

• culture
• Kyiv

In Bucha, Kyiv region, the restoration of apartment buildings damaged during the occupation is still underway. In particular, utility workers are replacing windows in entrances and corridors of high-rise buildings on one of the local streets.

For reference: at the beginning of the all-out war, russian troops occupied Bucha. On March 31, 2022, the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated the city.

• occupation
• reconstruction
• russian crimes
• Kyiv

A charity concert with the participation of 7 famous Ukrainian artists will be held on February 10 at 7:00 PM in the hall of Kyiv’s Central Railway Station. The purpose of the concert is to create a festive atmosphere for the passengers and to once again emphasize that, despite the constant enemy attacks, the Ukrainians shall prevail and preserve the light. After the concert, at 8:20 PM, a press conference for the media will begin at the station’s “Fortress of Invincibility” with a ceremonial lighting of a candle. Free attendance. Accreditation is required. 

• culture
• Kyiv

More than five hundred couples in love throughout Ukraine will create new families on Valentine’s Day. Currently, Civil Registry Offices continue to receive applications for registration of marriages. So far, the majority of applications to get married on this day have come from Dnipropetrovsk, Lviv, Volyn, Kyiv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Odesa regions and Kyiv.

In addition, Civil Registry Offices participating in “Love Will Win” event will work extra hours on Valentine’s Day.

Journalists are invited to talk to the employees of Civil Registry Offices and, if possible, film marriage registration.

• Dnipro
• Ivano-Frankivsk
• Kyiv
• Lutsk
• Lviv
• Odesa

Iryna is a PE teacher from Bucha. In March 2022, the woman was held captive by the occupiers for nine days. Fortunately, she managed to escape. Today, Iryna continues to live in Bucha and work as a PE teacher. She also helps children cope with war trauma.

• occupation
• prisoners
• russian crimes
• Kyiv

Volunteers in Kyiv region make special bulletproof vests for dogs. They are handed over to the canines of the National Guard, the State Emergency Service and “Antares” canine search and rescue team. Protective equipment is necessary for dogs that take part in demining and search and rescue operations. So far, volunteers have already produced and handed over two dozen of these bulletproof vests to the special services.

• animals
• Kyiv