Japanese researchers are calling for an early end to the war, saying that the invasion by the Russian army could spread damage to valuable cultural properties in Ukraine.

Professor Yasushi Uekita of the University of Tsukuba is cooperating in the preservation of the world cultural heritage "Wooden Church in the Carpathian Mountains of Poland and Ukraine" in the western part of Ukraine.



These churches are 16 traditional wooden structures from the 16th century to the 19th century, and Professor Kamikita said, "It is of outstanding value to maintain its original state when it was built." It means that they were discussing how to proceed with the preservation of.



However, discussions have been delayed due to the effects of the new coronavirus, and we are concerned that if the military invasion that began after that continues, it may be damaged.



In addition, there is a growing sense of crisis that other World Heritage Sites, such as the "Cathedral of St. Sophia" in Kyiv, may be destroyed by urban warfare.



Professor Kamikita said, "We must inherit it as a valuable cultural heritage that has survived the crisis such as World War II. We strongly demand the end of the war" on the premise that human life is first. ..

Ukrainian researcher "only pray"

Professor Galina Cheftsova of the Kyiv National University of Architecture and Construction, who has an exchange with Professor Yasushi Uekita of the University of Tsukuba, is also concerned about damage to cultural properties.



According to Professor Chef Tsova, who was interviewed online, the Ukrainian wooden church is characterized by horizontally stacking and assembling wood like a log house, and if it is attacked and a fire breaks out, the damage will be great and it will be difficult to repair or restore. It's called.



She evacuated from Kyiv about a week ago and moved to an acquaintance's house in Lviv in the west, so the damage situation can only be grasped on the Internet.



Professor Chef Tsova said, "There are areas that are under attack on a daily basis, so it's safe to suffer damage at any time. Now I have to pray."



She then complained that she "to end the war as soon as possible in order not to cause any damage. We also need the cooperation of the world."