How Azenzus Supports the „Rebuilding Ukraine“ project

The ‘Rebuilding Ukraine’ project began as a volunteer initiative by Kyiv School of Economics in cooperation with government agencies. Azenzus offered our cloud-based Azenzus Vision platform to analyze and assess war damage in Ukraine.

Shortly after the liberation of Kyiv suburbs, Azenzus partners Artem Ruzak and Ruben Mikkelsen witnessed the terrible consequences of the so-called “Russian peace” firsthand in Irpin and Bucha. It further reinforced our commitment to bring positive change to those impacted by the war.

A few months after the start of the project, the support of the UNDP enabled scaling up of the cooperation to cover 500 settlements. Looking ahead, our ultimate goal is to cover all liberated territories and those affected by the Russian invasion.

The problem of the reconstruction of Ukraine is a challenge to the whole world. For Azenzus Vision, building trust between donor companies and companies within Ukraine is key to the success of this project. That’s why we are insisting on providing proof of the progress made in reconstruction enabling companies to make quick and easy decisions regarding condition assessment and asset management. It is important not only for donors but also for local communities that need to see their settlements rebuilt.

The process of registering war damages involves identifying and assessing the extent of damage to buildings, infrastructure, and other assets as a result of the war. This information is recorded in our database and can be used for a variety of purposes, such as determining the need for emergency aid, planning for reconstruction, and requesting compensation claims.

The platform can help local governments in several ways by providing them with access to a centralized database of information about war damages. This information can be used by local governments to:

Document the extent of the damage: By having access to a detailed inventory of damaged buildings and infrastructure, local governments can more accurately assess the extent of damage caused by the conflict, which can inform decisions about emergency aid, reconstruction, and requesting compensation claims.

Plan for reconstruction: With accurate information about the extent of damage, local governments can better plan for and prioritize reconstruction efforts. They can also use the platform to track the progress of reconstruction and make adjustments as needed.

Seek donors/partners: Information from the database can be used to support reconstruction initiatives by national or international organizations.

Transparency and participation: The platform also allows the local communities for comments and questions, this could help the local government to be more transparent and open to the participation of the community, giving a sense of ownership and participation in the process, which can foster trust and cooperation.

Overall, the software can be an important tool for local governments in the aftermath of active fighting by providing them with accurate and up-to-date information during the reconstruction process.

We are proud of the partnerships we have established during this time. With the support of our partners and their help with the development of Computer Vision algorithms, the process of analyzing images is now 5 times faster than it was in the beginning. This wouldn’t be possible without the high-quality image data that we now receive from three Ukrainian companies specializing in drones and UAVs. Precise drone images not only speed up the annotation process but also help us create one of the most detailed and up-to-date maps of Ukrainian settlements.

We’re grateful for the collective effort and commitment demonstrated by our team, partners, and everyone involved in the project. Together, we’re making a s

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