This year, the Government has allocated UAH 2.6 billion to Chernihiv region for the elimination of the consequences of the war. This was announced by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal at an offsite Government meeting on 9 August.

“This is the fifth offsite meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers that we are holding in the frontline regions. We see challenges and issues that need to be addressed promptly. Energy, demining, reconstruction, economy and, of course, security,” the Head of Government said.

According to the Prime Minister, UAH 1.5 billion was allocated for the construction of fortifications. More than UAH 355 million was allocated from the fund for the elimination of the consequences of armed aggression for the repair of social facilities and the reconstruction of a water pumping station.

Chernihiv region was also allocated over UAH 450 million in targeted subventions. In particular, UAH 153 million was allocated by the Government to create safe conditions in schools. This is primarily the construction of shelters.

Almost UAH 60 million has been allocated to restore educational institutions that were damaged by the hostilities.

“We see that the recovery in the region is ongoing, but we need to accelerate this process,” said Denys Shmyhal.