Destruction, smoke and reconstruction: what to do if your property was damaged by shelling

On the night of August 5, the town of Lozova, Kharkiv region, experienced one of the largest attacks by Russian troops. According to open source information, more than 30 kamikaze drones were launched at the city. Once again, the occupiers targeted exclusively civilian infrastructure, without a single military facility in the area of impact.

The railway station, traction substation, and locomotive depot were destroyed.

Six fires broke out at the sites of the hits: administrative, warehouse and industrial buildings, and the roof of the station were on fire. The attack left almost 80% of the city without electricity, and affected logistics and communications.

As of now, the power supply in Lozova has been partially restored and the works are ongoing. The Kharkiv Regional Military Administration is coordinating the restoration and providing first aid to the victims.

But behind every dry figure are human stories. Broken windows, damaged roofs, burned out apartments – all these are the consequences of the war, which, unfortunately, has affected everyone. Owners of damaged housing are entitled to compensation from the state.

What should you do if your home or other property is damaged as a result of shelling?

According to the current legislation of Ukraine, victims have the right to apply for compensation or housing restoration.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Contact a local government agency (city council, military administration, etc.) or an Administrative Service Center (ASC).
2. Draw up an act of property damage. This is done with the participation of representatives of local authorities, the State Emergency Service, police or other authorized bodies.
3. Register the damage in Diia or in paper form (depending on the community’s capacity).
4. Prepare documents confirming your ownership (certificate, extract from the register, purchase agreement, etc.).
5. Wait for a decision on compensation or inclusion of your home in the list of objects to be restored.
6. If necessary, contact a lawyer who will help you to properly draw up documents and protect your rights.

In times of war, every loss hurts, but it is important to remember that the state provides compensation mechanisms, and they work, albeit with difficulty.

The law firm [company name] urges all victims not to delay and to record the damage in the prescribed manner. We are ready to assist you in legal support of appeals, execution of acts, drafting complaints and statements.

If you need advice, please contact us via our website or by phone.

We will help you protect your rights even in the darkest of times.