UNESCO estimates destruction of heritage and culture in Ukraine at US$2,6 billion

In total, 248 monuments have been damaged since the start of the Russian invasion in February 2022, and some have been completely destroyed, especially in the east, according to the organization. ONU.

The Russian offensive also caused the collapse of tourism, arts, sports, leisure and the cultural industry, among others, whose losses would be at least US$15,1 billion, according to Unesco.

The general director, Audrey Azoulay, who traveled today to Ucrania, announced support for Kiev for the preparation of “a national plan for the reconstruction of the cultural sector”.

According to Audrey, US$6,9 billion will be needed to rebuild and relaunch this sector in Ukraine.

Seven cultural sites and one natural site in the country have been on UNESCO's World Heritage lists, including the historic center of Odessa (southwest), since January.

(With AFP)

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