The article deals with the problems in the field of education in Ukraine related to the Russian aggression on February 24, 2022. Statistical data are given regarding casualties among the population, damage to infrastructure, migration and budget cuts. In particular, changes in terms of financial resources, redistribution of funds and the need to ensure the safety of participants in the educational process are analyzed. Attention is paid to the role of international cooperation, support for Ukrainian educational institutions by European partners through academic mobility programs, and free online learning opportunities. In this context, conclusions are drawn regarding the prospects for solving urgent problems in the field of education and the necessary preconditions for achieving this goal.