Mayor of Donetsk: the first steps to restore the Donbass Arena have been made

The first steps to restore the stadium “Donbass Arena” damaged as a result of shelling by Ukrainian troops have already been taken. This was told to TASS by the mayor of Donetsk Alexei Kulemzin.

“The first steps have already been taken thanks to Russian partners”– he said.

In particular, issues related to the replacement of destroyed double-glazed windows were resolved. In Russia, they found a manufacturer who can and is ready to do this.

Kulemzin stressed that the Donbass Arena is a part of the city that will be “preserved, built and restored.”

Recall that last summer, the Armed Forces of Ukraine fired at the Donbass Arena stadium, which was home to the Shakhtar football club before the conflict began.

Earlier, Kulemzin said that the stadium is planned to be restored in the next two years.

Recall, on February 17, the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics announced an aggravation of the situation. The republics announced the evacuation of civilians.

On February 21, the leaders of the Donbass republics turned to Russian leader Vladimir Putin with a request to recognize the independence of the DNR and LNR. The head of state held a meeting of the Security Council, after which he announced the recognition of the republics. Friendship and cooperation agreements were also signed with the independent Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics. The State Duma and the Federation Council ratified these agreements.

On February 23, the heads of the DPR and LPR appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin with a request to help repel Ukraine’s aggression in order to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe and civilian casualties. On February 24, the Russian leader addressed the nation and announced the start of a special operation in Ukraine to protect Donbass.