Kharkov's April marks an unprecedented low in recorded history, as per the city mayor's report.
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Kharkiv, Ukraine, saw a devastating bout of destruction in April due to Russian strikes, leaving a trail of damage across the city. Here's the lowdown on the current situation and the repairs underway:
Shattered Dreams, Shattered Windows
In the cold reign of April's strikes, Kharkiv suffered a whopping 533 buildings being mangled, as reported by the city's mayor, Ihor Terekhov[1]. The aftermath was a disheartening 10,533 shattered windows - a sorrowful tally that temporarily surpassed the city's ability to cover[1]. Despite attempts to board up about 90% of the broken windows, complete glazing remains an unfinished task[1].
A Roof Over One's Head
The naïve optimist might think that the worst is over once the roofs are undamaged. But, alas, in Kharkiv, 147 roofs were wounded, with 109 currently patched up[1]. Despite the repair work, the city is still in the throes of cleanup and restoration.
A Gilbert and Sullivan Opera of War
Since the beginning of May, the city has been under the threats of aerial guided bombs and drone attacks, causing further damage to civilian infrastructure. Just three days ago, a preposterous situation unfolded in the village of Velykyi Burluk, resulting in a monstrous fire engulfing buildings and causing damage to life, leaving two elderly women with injuries[2]. The lunacy doesn't end there; a separate drone attack on May 2, 2025, left 47 souls wounded in the heart of Kharkiv[3].
The Art of Surviving Ruins
In an attempt to adapt to the grim reality, the city is collaborating with various funds to help residents apply for state compensation for their damaged properties[1]. Unyielding efforts are also made to prepared for the impending chill of winter by ensuring repairs are completed, particularly focusing on the unfinished glazing[1].
[1] Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov, Social Media.[2] Ukrainian News Outlet, May 5th, 2025.[3] Kharkiv Emergency Services Report, May 2nd 2025.
- Despite the unprecedented destruction of 533 buildings and 10,533 shattered windows in Kharkiv, Ukraine, due to Russian strikes in April, repairs are underway to restore the city.
- As reported by Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov, 90% of the broken windows in the city have been boarded up, but complete glazing remains an unfinished task.
- The city has faced ongoing threats of aerial guided bombs and drone attacks since early May, causing further damage to civilian infrastructure, including a monstrous fire in the village of Velykyi Burluk that left two elderly women injured.
- In response to the devastation, Kharkiv is collaborating with various funds to help residents apply for state compensation for their damaged properties and making unyielding efforts to complete repairs, particularly focusing on the unfinished glazing, in preparation for the upcoming winter.
