In April, Kharkiv suffered its most extensive destruction since the start of the large-scale military invasion, due to Russian shelling
This was reported by the city mayor, Ihor Terekhov, who emphasized the scale of the tragedy and the challenges facing the city and its residents during this difficult period. According to the official, over the past month, more than 533 buildings in Kharkiv were damaged. These include residential buildings, administrative, and commercial structures of various configurations. As a result of direct hits and blast waves last month, hundreds of roofs were destroyed, facades were damaged, and windows in apartments, stairwells, and on balconies were shattered in thousands of cases. Overall, in April, the city had 10,533 windows broken — a figure that experts describe as unprecedented for the region and fully indicative of the scale of destruction. The mayor emphasized that the authorities have already taken proactive steps to repair and temporarily cover the windows in order to minimize the impact on residents. Currently, over 90% of the damaged windows — approximately 9,830 — have been covered with temporary measures. Despite this visible effort, full reconstruction of the glazing has not yet been completed, which poses a significant challenge for the city. “Winter is just around the corner,” Ihor Terekhov notes, highlighting that one of the main priorities of the city leadership now is to ensure the comfort and safety of residents during the cold period. This involves the rapid restoration and replacement of destroyed windows to reduce risks and create suitable living conditions in buildings. To this end, the city government is cooperating with international foundations and volunteers, actively assisting with the processing of applications for government compensation for those affected. In addition to windows, roofs have also suffered serious damage — out of 147 destroyed roofs, 109 have already been repaired. This area is considered one of the most complex, as roof repairs are often complicated by additional damages and the need for extensive work. Despite all the difficulties, authorities state that they are working tirelessly and doing everything possible to restore normal life in the city as quickly as possible. Municipal services and volunteers are constantly working intensively to restore damaged infrastructure and assist residents with housing issues. The emergency situation keeps Kharkiv in a tense fight for recovery, and each day is a test for both the citizens and the authorities. Overall, April has been one of the most challenging months for Kharkiv since the start of the war. The extent of destruction and the number of damaged residential and social facilities demonstrate the seriousness of the situation and the urgent need to mobilize all resources to rebuild the city and support residents during this hard time.