A major project to restore social infrastructure in Mykolaiv’s Korabelnyi district — damaged by Russian shelling — has been completed. The initiative was implemented by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) with funding from Denmark.
On May 22, Deputy Mayor Serhii Koreniev, representatives of the Danish Embassy’s local office in Mykolaiv, and UNOPS specialists visited the restored sites to assess the quality of the work.
Jakob Hansen, Head of the Danish Embassy’s office in Mykolaiv, emphasized that the Korabelnyi district was chosen for a reason — it had suffered heavily from Russian attacks. Much of the civil infrastructure was damaged, and many residents were forced to flee in search of safety.
“Our goal is to make it possible for as many people as possible to return home. We have the capacity to support state and municipal recovery programs. We are a partner of Mykolaiv and are happy to help,” said Jakob Hansen.
As part of the project:
- 23 residential buildings were restored,
- 2 sports grounds underwent major repairs,
- 671 households received assistance,
- Common areas in 16 buildings were additionally renovated, including repairs to facades, windows, balconies, roofs, and other structural elements.
Deputy Mayor Serhii Koreniev noted that Denmark is currently supporting the recovery of three neighborhoods in Mykolaiv.
“Three neighborhoods have been selected for assistance. One is in the Korabelnyi district, and two others are in the Zavodskyi district, where damaged homes are also being restored following Russian attacks,” he said.
At one site in the Zavodskyi district, the work is nearing completion.
“More than 10 buildings are being restored there, along with improvements to the surrounding area. This includes installing ramps, parking areas, benches, and repairing inner courtyard roads,” Koreniev added.
He expressed his gratitude to Denmark for its ongoing support, noting that the Kingdom has become a close friend of Mykolaiv.
In turn, Jakob Hansen reaffirmed Denmark’s long-term commitment to the city:
“We’re here for many years to come!” said the Head of the Danish Embassy’s office in Mykolaiv.
