Construction industry of southern Ukraine: current state and strategic role in the post-war reconstruction of the region

Abstract

The article examines the current state of the construction industry of the Southern region of Ukraine (Odesa, Mykolaiv and Kherson regions) and its place in the structure of the regional economy. The scale of destruction of infrastructure, housing stock and industrial facilities as a result of the war is analyzed, and key areas of restoration are identified. Particular attention is paid to the role of the construction complex as a system-forming factor of spatial development, which ensures the reconstruction of cities and towns, the restoration of transport and logistics hubs, hydraulic structures and social infrastructure. It is shown that the construction industry of Southern Ukraine not only performs a restorative function, but also acts as a driver of economic modernization and integration into the European space through the introduction of "green" technologies, innovative materials and digital solutions. Based on the geographical approach, the differentiation of reconstruction tasks for each region is justified, and the prospects for the development of the construction industry in the post-war period are determined.