Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, more than 80 museums and libraries have been damaged or destroyed in the Donetsk region, along with over 30 historical landmarks and state-protected sites.
Vadym Filashkin, head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, said this in an interview with Ukrinform.
“Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russian shelling has caused damage and destruction in the Donetsk region to 81 museums and libraries; 1,251 buildings of educational and research institutions; 169 sports facilities; 46 religious buildings; and 33 historical monuments and protected sites,” Filashkin said.
Several cultural and historical landmarks in the Donetsk region have been lost due to Russian aggression. In the city of Bakhmut — now almost completely destroyed — historical buildings such as the Transport College, the Azov-Don Bank, and the Yevhen Martynov Palace of Culture were demolished. In Sviatohirsk, the Holy Mountains Lavra of the Holy Dormition was destroyed by fire.
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Source: Russia destroys over 80 museums, libraries in Donetsk region since 2022
