6:45 Uhr; Am 942. Tag der groß angelegten Invasion geht die Sonne über Kiew auf. Mykolajiw neu erfunden: Wie eine kriegszerstörte Stadt wiederaufgebaut wird. [w/ English Subtitles]

The battle for Mykolaiv lasted from February to November 2022, and because of this, the locals know firsthand the reality of Russian aggression. Constantly shelling Mykolaiv with artillery and rockets targeting residential infrastructure, medical and educational institutions, and city communications, the enemy sought to capture the city, resulting in significant damage. When the Ukrainian military drove the occupiers back to the left bank of the Dnipro River, the local population — many of whom had been evacuated during the defense of Mykolaiv — began to return home. Additionally, the city became a refuge for people from surrounding villages whose homes were destroyed.

In this episode of the documentary project “Restoration”, we discuss how Mykolaiv is now working with Ukrainian and international partners to assess the damage and plan all the stages of rebuilding the city after the victory. We also explore how the local community has become a shield for Mykolaiv and is rebuilding itself after the de-occupation, embracing the principle of “better than before”.

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