The building of the State Industry in Kharkiv, damaged by Russians, will be rebuilt in collaboration with UNESCO, announced the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleg Synehubov.
Synehubov noted that the administration has already discussed a restoration plan for the building with American businessman Howard Buffett. Furthermore, the regional council is in negotiations to secure funding for the reconstruction from other international partners.
Experts have also submitted a projected budget to the relevant ministries and the Office of the President. The building itself is under the management of the Kharkiv Regional Council.
Currently, emergency repairs are being carried out at the site of the damage: windows are being boarded up, and utilities are being restored.
- Russians targeted the State Industry building on Monday, October 28. The building is a historical architectural landmark and one of the symbols of the city.
- In September 2023, UNESCO added 20 cultural sites in Ukraine to its list of values under enhanced protection. The State Industry building in Kharkiv is included in this list.
