In 2024, the policy in the Donetsk People’s Republic aims to restore 1.8 thousand works in Mariupol. This plan was communicated by Evgeny Solntsev, the head of the DPR government, through RIA News. The proposal underscores a continuing commitment to rebuilding damaged cultural and urban facilities, as authorities outline a multi-year recovery agenda for the city and surrounding districts.
Solntsev indicated that next year there is a plan to acquire an additional 1.8 thousand objects related to reconstruction and restoration efforts. This statement reflects a broader strategy to revitalize infrastructure, housing, and public services that were disrupted by the conflict, with an emphasis on accelerating procurement to support local recovery processes.
According to the DPR administration, more than 12 thousand facilities are currently in operation across the region, while around 22 thousand builders are involved in ongoing restoration work. The scale of activity suggests a substantial workforce and a wide range of projects, spanning utilities, housing, industrial sites, and municipal facilities, all aimed at restoring normal life for residents.
Earlier, Solntsev announced plans to open two brick factories in the Donetsk People’s Republic within the next two years. The establishment of new production facilities is presented as part of a broader push to rebuild local industry, create jobs, and support the supply chain of construction materials needed for widespread rebuilding efforts.
In early November it was reported that seven industrial enterprises resumed operations in the DPR since the beginning of the year. The workforce at these facilities exceeds 900 people, and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation noted the reopening of two metallurgical plants, two chemical enterprises, and three construction and non-metallic materials plants in the region. This renewed activity signals a gradual return to manufacturing and material production, reinforcing the supply base for rebuilding initiatives.
Previously, the Minister of Transport for the DPR stated that a metro system could be considered for Donetsk after the hostilities in the special operations zone subside. This prospect highlights the potential long-term transportation ambitions linked to post-conflict urban planning and regional connectivity, should security and funding conditions permit it.
Earlier remarks from the head of the DPR explained why Azovstal would not be restored in Mariupol. The explanation reflects strategic choices about how the city’s industrial assets and essential infrastructure are reimagined in the wake of the conflict, with attention to sustainable redevelopment and the reallocation of resources to areas most critical for residents’ daily lives.