Russian forces destroyed or damaged 115 educational institutions in Chernihiv region

Mykola Konopatskyi, the head of the education and science department of the Chernihiv Regional State Administration, told this to Suspilne, Ukrinform reports.

"Out of 57 kindergartens in Chernihiv, 37 were destroyed or damaged. Currently six have resumed work. There are now 2,000 places [for children in kindergartens], but we need 2,500," Konopatskyi said.

According to him, 12 of the 64 damaged educational institutions have already been restored.

"Chernihiv region needs 81 school buses, because 60 were destroyed in Russian shelling. Bridges were also blown up; the usual transportation routes were disrupted. In view of this, the communities will decide where and in which school to conduct education," Konopatskyi said.

As reported, active hostilities took place in the Chernihiv region in February-March. In April, the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated the region from the Russian invaders. The enemy is still shelling the Chernihiv region’s border and launching rocket attacks on populated areas.