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Kyiv's Architectural Heritage Under Siege Amid Ongoing War

12/28/2025

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Activists in Kyiv strive to preserve the city's architectural heritage amid ongoing Russian attacks and rampant development.
Since early 2025, aerial raids have intensified, complicating preservation efforts.
Dmytro Perov of Heritage Kyiv warns that developers demolish historic buildings, threatening Kyiv's heritage.
Nelli Chudna, a Kyiv restoration volunteer, continues restoration work to protect Kyiv's structures.
The city's architectural history is at risk from war, neglect, and unscrupulous development practices.

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Story summary

Activists in Kyiv strive to preserve the city's architectural heritage amid ongoing Russian attacks and rampant development.
Since early 2025, aerial raids have intensified, complicating preservation efforts.
Dmytro Perov of Heritage Kyiv warns that developers demolish historic buildings, threatening Kyiv's heritage.
Nelli Chudna, a Kyiv restoration volunteer, continues restoration work to protect Kyiv's structures.
The city's architectural history is at risk from war, neglect, and unscrupulous development practices.