Reconstruction of Borodianka: over 590 structures restored, 61 residential buildings still in progress

In Borodianka, Kyiv Region, efforts are underway to restore residential and social infrastructure. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communities and Territories Development, Oleksii Kuleba, conducted an on-site meeting at reconstruction sites to review progress and ensure tasks are being met. The meeting was attended by the State Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development team, including Serhii Sukhomlyn and Mykola Boiko, Head of the Kyiv Regional State Administration Mykola Kalashnyk, and local government representatives.

A total of 825 structures in the town were damaged or destroyed. As of June 2025, 592 have been restored, including residential and private homes, schools, and engineering infrastructure. By the end of the year, an additional 61 residential buildings are planned for completion – 42 under a project coordinated by the Kyiv Regional State Administration and 19 managed by the Kyiv Region Restoration Service.

“Borodianka is one of the most painful examples of the destruction left by the russian army. Yet, today, we see clear progress in its recovery. Some buildings are already at the stage of facade and interior works. Our priority is to ensure the first residents can move in by autumn. The entire team is working on this daily,” said Oleksii Kuleba.

Alongside housing restoration, new public spaces are being created in the community. In April, a temporary Active Park was opened – a mobile space for sports and social interaction. It features facilities for street basketball, panna football, table tennis, a skate zone, and street workout equipment. The project was implemented in partnership with Big City Lab, Urban Reform, and Street Culture, with support from the Ministry for Communities and Territories Development under the President of Ukraine’s Active Parks programme. The park is currently operating in test mode and will be adapted for permanent use.

Today, Borodianka is home to approximately 10,000 people, representing nearly 80% of its pre-war population.

Special attention is being given to memorialisation as part of the recovery process. The Government is working to preserve sites of crimes against civilians, ensuring they are not lost during construction and that the memory of victims is appropriately honoured.