The total losses of Ukraine from the destruction of infrastructure facilities in the Donbass as a result of the aggression of the Russian Federation are estimated at $ 50 billion.

This figure was named by the First Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Ivan Rusnak.

"In the east of Ukraine, the objects of energy, transport, social and other infrastructures have been destroyed. People were left without jobs. According to preliminary calculations, the total amount of direct losses to Ukraine is about 50 billion dollars, "he said..

Rusnak also recalled the difficult humanitarian situation in Donbass. According to him, residents of the region are in dire need of water, light and gas, sanitation and hygiene promotion. In addition, food security and nutrition, temporary shelter, accommodation and health services need to be addressed.

The representative of the Defense Ministry also said that since the beginning of the conflict in the Donbass, 2,700. Of Ukrainian servicemen, more than 10 thousand. Injured. At the same time, the situation on the front remains heavy.

"The signs of temporary stabilization are related to the agreements reached in Minsk on the introduction of the ceasefire from April 1 of this year. From the beginning of the year illegal armed groups more than 10 thousand. Time violated the ceasefire, regularly using weapons that should have been withdrawn from the collision line, "- said Rusnak.

Recall Vice Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Irina Gerashchenko reported on the critical situation with the ecology in the Donbass. She said that in the region can happen at any time an anthropogenic disaster.