Since the war began in February 2022, the conflict has damaged or destroyed 1,443 science-related buildings and over 750 pieces of essential scientific equipment. Repairing the damage will cost Ukraine $1.26 billion, a majority of which must go toward restoring universities. In addition to causing infrastructure damage, the war has led to a diversion of scientific funding. The National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine has had its budget halved by the government since 2021.