The City as a Place of War: Topological Models of a War City

This article examines the transformation of urban space in the context of war. Cities, designed as strongholds of security and order, throughout the history of mankind have been constantly involved in hostilities, serving as a tempting target for military strategists. It is substantiated that the urban space in the conditions of modern war, which has acquired a total character, cannot be free from military risks and threats. The article explicates and characterizes the topological models of military cities: the city under siege; the bombed city; the city on the territory of which the hostilities are taking place; the occupied city.