Ministry for Communities and Territories Development and partners launch new mechanisms for systematic reconstruction of communities
The 15th meeting of the Steering Committee of the Ukraine Donor Platform, established to coordinate international assistance, meet urgent needs and support the long-term recovery of Ukraine, took place in Kyiv.
The Ministry for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine, together with its partners, is working to ensure the country remains resilient. This includes a stable heating season, physical protection of energy infrastructure, and the restoration of destroyed housing and critical facilities.
Oleksii Kuleba, Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine and Minister for Communities and Territories Development, emphasised that despite daily attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure – from railways and ports to energy facilities and residential areas – Ukraine continues its reconstruction efforts and reforms, and called on partners to take part in the recovery process.
“Our shared duty now is to focus efforts on frontline regions where the destruction is greatest and to provide people with basic living conditions. To accelerate recovery, we need predictable and transparent financing. That is why we urge partners to join the launch of the Recovery Fund, the creation of a Recovery Task Force, and support for the Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development. Rebuilding Ukraine is not an expense – it is an investment in peace and security for the whole of Europe. We are grateful to our partners for their unwavering support,” said Oleksii Kuleba.
During the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration also highlighted the main priorities and needs.
Growth in the scale of destruction in Ukraine and the launch of RDNA5
A year ago, RDNA4 estimated total damages at more than USD 524 billion. In 2025 alone, damage to energy facilities has risen by almost 70%. Black Sea and Danube ports are under regular attack. Ukrainian railways is also being targeted. Residential areas in many regions continue to come under fire.
That is why, last week, the Government of Ukraine together with partners launched RDNA5. A distinctive feature of this fifth assessment will be its special focus on frontline regions and the development of a comprehensive recovery evaluation.
Uninterrupted operation of heating and energy systems under constant strain from daily strikes on critical infrastructure
To maintain stability, the Ministry is building up reserves of equipment for rapid repairs and developing decentralised generation.
This work is most urgently needed in regions experiencing ongoing shelling, so equipment is being directed to communities along the frontline belt. Cogeneration units, modular boiler houses and generators are keeping hospitals, heating points and other critical facilities operational. The Ministry is mobilising assistance from international partners.
Operation of the Coordination Centre for the Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructure
In mid-October 2025, the Government established a dedicated Coordination Centre for the Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructure. The Ministry for Communities and Territories Development, together with the Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development, military engineers, regional administrations, relevant ministries and services, has developed 16 technical solutions for protecting critical infrastructure facilities. Each solution takes into account the specific features of different types of facilities and the capabilities of Ukrainian manufacturers.
Work has already begun on around 100 first-priority sites. These have been ranked by criticality and technical parameters, with priority given to frontline regions. The scale of need is considerable, so the Ministry is coordinating resources with partners to strengthen protection systematically.
Frontline regions are at the heart of recovery policy
It is to these areas that the greatest resources are being directed. Priorities remain unchanged: shelters, water supply, heating, education and healthcare. In communities operating amid constant destruction, the state must bolster local authorities.
The Ministry for Communities and Territories Development is establishing the Recovery Fund – a fast, stable and transparent instrument that will pool state and donor resources
It will enable financing of reconstruction through a single portfolio of priority projects within the Single Project Pipeline. Funds will be channelled where they are most needed – to the regions that have suffered the greatest damage.
A second critically important step is the launch of the Recovery Task Force
This will be a joint team of donors and government officials that coordinates the work of all parties, ensures consistent decision-making pace, synchronises actions and prevents duplication.
Background
The Ukraine Donor Platform brings together 25 permanent and temporary members and observers, and 7 participants, including international financial institutions and the OECD.
The Platform’s Steering Committee comprises senior officials from Ukraine, the G7 countries and the European Union. International financial institutions and organisations also take part in Steering Committee meetings as active participants.