Is Kyiv’s bomb shelter system actually safe?

The Kyiv Independent's Polina Moroziuk has investigated the safety of Kyiv's bomb shelter system in Darnytsia, a district heavily targeted by Russia's missile and drone attacks during the ongoing invasion. While residents are increasingly turning to bomb shelters for safety, a recent direct strike that killed civilians sheltering underground has raised serious questions about the effectiveness of the system.

The report highlights the various issues faced by civilians in these shelters, including modern underground shelters that cannot withstand direct missile strikes, flooded basements, locked entrances, and residents forced to seek cover with only minutes to spare as Russia intensifies its aerial campaign.

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