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From an ordinary basement with raw walls to an exemplary shelter: a bomb shelter was recently set up in one of Kharkiv lyceums in accordance with all the rules and requirements. Among other things, this shelter now has ventilation, electricity and the Internet. In addition, the temperature in the room is now adjustable. There are beds, study desks, a separate cafeteria and a corner for relaxation. The shelter takes up over 500 square meters. Currently, students of the lyceum study online. During air raid alerts, school employees and refugees living in the premises, go down to the bomb shelter.

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In Bucha, Kyiv region, the reconstruction of a residential high-rise building on Vodoprovidna Street is almost completed. After the russians’ rocket attacks on this building 20 apartments, the entrance and the roof needed major repairs.

Among other things, the windows in the attic have already been replaced, and the entrance and apartments have been overhauled. It is noted that the owners of the apartments in the remodeled building will finally be able to return home.

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Issa Sadi from the Republic of Guinea in West Africa has been living in Ukraine for over 30 years. The man studied in Kyiv. He was a Vice-Consul of the Honorary Consulate of Guinea in Ukraine. Currently, he is the President of “African Council in Ukraine” NGO.

In the first days of russia’s full-scale invasion, the man helped the Africans to evacuate. He also provided the Ukrainian military with warm clothing. Later, he joined the volunteers of “Dobrobat” (Volunteer Building Division). He has already helped to clear debris in Kyiv region on multiple occasions, and also repaired a roof destroyed during the war. The man also plans to involve his family and acquaintances in volunteer work.

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The goal of the volunteer project “Brave to Rebuild” is to help residents of the de-occupied territories of Ukraine to restore housing and social institutions damaged as a result of the russian federation’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine. Since the beginning of May 2022, over 2,000 volunteers from Ukraine, Europe, the U.S., Canada and Australia have been involved in the project. Among other things, volunteers helped to clear debris, repair roofs and windows in 228 detached houses and 153 apartments in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Kherson regions. 

Upcoming events:

February 21-22, 2023 (Kyiv) — setting up “Volunteer Indomitability” hub in the premises of the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. This indomitability center will help volunteers and young activists, as well as provide electricity to enable work during power and communication outages. In fact, it will be a public co-working space, arranged by the activists themselves.

February 25-26 (Irpin, Bucha and surrounding villages). Clearing debris, small repairs in detached houses.

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Ukrainians who have lost their jobs, but have a desire to work on the economic front, can join “Army of Recovery” project. This state initiative is already fully operational in 10 regions. Over 800 people have joined it, in Kyiv region. Among other things, people can be involved in landscaping, clearing debris or repairing housing. They get paid for this work.

Journalists have an opportunity to see how this project is being implemented in Kyiv region.

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Ruined houses and covered holes from explosions — the village of Moshchun, Bucha district, Kyiv region, is currently recovering from the events that happened here at the beginning of russia’s full-scale invasion into Ukraine. Some of the fiercest battles with the enemy took place in this village located next to Kyiv. This place became an outpost on the russian invaders’ way to the capital. Almost 70% of the housing stock in Moshchun was destroyed. The Armed Forces of Ukraine fully liberated the village from the russian military on March 21, 2022.

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Currently, the Bucha City Council, together with the Kyiv Regional Military Administration and other partners, is implementing a project for Vokzalnaya Street comprehensive restoration. Every damaged and destroyed house is planned to be rebuilt. Almost 200 people work daily to restore the legendary street.

For reference: During the full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian troops destroyed a large column of Russian equipment on Vokzalnaya Street in Bucha. Photos of this street went viral at the time.

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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.

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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.

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For the second time, “volunteer paratroopers” are being trained in Odesa to go to Kherson. Those who volunteered will pack and unload the humanitarian aid, as well as deliver it to the addresses, explains the coordination headquarters for humanitarian aid in Odesa region. Some of the volunteers will work in villages near the city. One of the tasks they will face is clearing the rubble. Therefore, there is a need for drivers of special vehicles.Departure to Kherson is planned for the middle of February, and the volunteer work will last for at least two months.

For reference: 11 people from Kyiv, Odesa, the UK and the U.S. worked in Kherson as part of the first such mission, which lasted 10 days. 

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