Donetsk before and after military actions

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Military actions have changed the city beyond recognition. The war destroyed a huge number of buildings and structures. You can appreciate the images that clearly demonstrate how the city has “transformed”, informs forbes.ru.

Donetsk before and after military actions

Donetsk International Airport of Sergei Prokofiev

For the European Championship Euro 2012 there was built the airport which cost $ 875 million.

Donetsk before and after military actions

Military actions have completely destroyed Donetsk airport.

Donetsk before and after military actions

Railway station in Donetsk

The atmosphere that prevailed near the station in peacetime can be called pleasant and ordinary.

Donetsk before and after military actions

However, the war has shown how we should estimate everyday hustle and bustle.

Donetsk before and after military actions

“Donbass-Arena”

In 2012 this arena took the participants of Euro 2012 football matches.

Donetsk before and after military actions

During the military conflict arena, as many other buildings, was damaged.

Donetsk before and after military actions

Palace of “Youth”

This is how it looked like before the war.

Donetsk before and after military actions

It has changed beyond recognition, September 5, 2014. On this day “Youth” Palace was hit by gunfire.

Donetsk before and after military actions

Museum of local lore

In Donetsk, as in many other cities of Ukraine, there was its own museum of local lore.

Donetsk before and after military actions

The consequences of military actions were displayed on the museum building.



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