Ukraine is under continous attack from russia for 4,5 years. Ukraine’s science and innovation system suffers deliberate destruction. For 1600 days and nights. Ukrainian scientists published an Open Letter, calling the global academic community for action:
- Publicly condemn the systematic destruction of Ukraine’s scientific infrastructure and firmly emphasize that attacks on civilian scientific institutions qualify as war crimes.
- Issue statements of support for Ukrainian science and Ukrainian scientists.
- Initiate international monitoring and documentation of the destruction of Ukrainian scientific institutions as part of efforts to protect the world’s scientific heritage.
- Contribute to the development of international programs for rebuilding Ukraine’s scientific infrastructure, laboratories, and research equipment once the war has ended.
- Expand programs for academic cooperation, joint research, grants, internships, and support for Ukrainian scientists and young researchers.
- Raise the issue of protection for science and scientific infrastructure during armed conflicts at the level of international organizations, governments, and donor institutions.
The Open Letter was published on 10 July 2026 and signed on behalf of the Ukrainian scientific community by:
- Prof. Anatoly ZAGORODNY, President, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
- Prof. Ihor HRYNYK, President, National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine
- Prof. Vasyl LAZORYSHYNETS, President, National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine
- Prof. Vasyl KREMEN, President, National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine
- Prof. Victor SYDORENKO, President, National Academy of Arts of Ukraine
- Prof. Volodymyr ZHURAVEL, President, National Academy of Legal Sciences of Ukraine
- Dr. Oleksandra ANTONIOUK, Head of the Scientific Committee of the National Council of Ukraine for the Development of Science and Technology