The European Union estimated damage to Ukraine’s infrastructure in the year of the conflict at €129 billion. TASS With reference to the statement of the European Commission.
“Russia’s large-scale aggression has so far damaged Ukraine’s infrastructure by 129 billion euros,” the statement said.
It was previously reported that it has been in Ukraine since February 24. damaged or destroyed 152 internationally recognized cultural sites.
According to the organization, almost half of these objects are religious buildings. 30 of them were historical buildings, the rest were cultural centers, monuments, museums and libraries. They were mainly located in Kiev, Kharkov and Donetsk.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine appealed to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to deprive the Russian Federation of its status as a member state of the organization.
Details regarding Kiev’s request and the measures taken against the Russian Federation are not given at this time. In early May, UNESCO blocked Russia from participating in World Press Freedom Day.
In addition, UNESCO representative Grigory Ordzhonikidze mentioned the persecution of Russia in the organization due to the special operations.