ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE OF UKRAINE DURING THE WAR: LOSSES, CHALLENGES, AND SOLUTIONS

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https://doi.org/10.30890/2709-2313.2025-41-07-032

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Architectural heritage, Cultural heritage, Preservation, Architecture, Protection, Restoration, Armed conflict, Digitalization

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The article examines pressing issues related to the preservation of cultural heritage in the context of armed conflict in Ukraine. It analyzes key international and national legal documents that regulate the protection of cultural heritage in situations o

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Published

2025-06-30

How to Cite

Shevсhenko L., & Novoselchuk, N. (2025). ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE OF UKRAINE DURING THE WAR: LOSSES, CHALLENGES, AND SOLUTIONS. European Science, 7(sge41-07), 215–230. https://doi.org/10.30890/2709-2313.2025-41-07-032