A Free Museum of the Russian-Ukrainian War Opens in Koziatyn, Featuring a Recreated Military Dugout

A museum dedicated to the Russian-Ukrainian war has opened in Koziatyn (Koziatyn Urban Territorial Community, Khmilnyk District, Vinnytsia Region). Its exhibits include a recreated military dugout, drones, a fragment of a downed Shahed drone and brigade flags. Admission is free.

The museum is located in the Children's Creativity Centre. It was established by volunteer Oksana Klishchenko, using exhibits donated by military personnel. Suspilne Vinnytsia reported the opening on October 31, 2026.

This is not just a museum created for appearances. It was put together by a woman who has been delivering food to soldiers for three years, and the exhibits were donated by the defenders themselves. Every item here has an owner and a story.

What you can see at the museum

The military dugout

It was built in just a day and a half by people with frontline experience. Stepping inside gives visitors a brief insight into the conditions in which those defending the country live.

Exhibits donated by military personnel

Weapons and drones, shell casings, munition tubes, mines, a fragment of a downed Shahed drone, brigade flags and the personal belongings of defenders. One particularly notable exhibit is a trident made from shell casings, created by veterans Demian Tupchii and a fellow serviceman.

The Wall of Remembrance

A display featuring the names of those killed in the war. This is a place to pause and observe a moment of silence. Please speak quietly and avoid taking close-up photographs of the names.

How to support the military through the museum

Visitors can leave a postcard for soldiers and write a message on a flag. The flag is planned to be sent to the frontline together with aid in November, so there is still time to add your own words of support.

• Admission is free.
• Please behave quietly and respectfully, especially near the display of the names of the fallen.
• Ask museum staff where the nearest shelter is located.
• During an air raid alert, proceed to the nearest shelter. Up-to-date shelter information is available in the Diia app and on local community shelter maps. You can also receive alerts through the Air Alert app.

What else to see nearby

• The historic Koziatyn-1 railway station.
• Berdychiv, home to the Discalced Carmelite Monastery, approximately 25–30 km away.
• Vinnytsia.