The Russian invasion of Ukraine has significantly damaged the country’s telecommunications network, requiring an estimated $4.67 billion (€4.38 billion) and 10 years to repair. Over 4,300 mobile base stations and a quarter of the internet networks have been destroyed, with fiber optic cables also sustaining extensive damage. The heaviest hit areas are Donetska Oblast and Kharkivska Oblast, accounting for 17% of the damage each. The Ukrainian government is working with private providers to restore connectivity, sharing infrastructure and implementing innovative solutions like Starlink satellite communication. However, the ongoing conflict poses a challenge to repair efforts, and the government estimates that 12% of Ukrainian households have lost mobile service.