Estonian delegation visits Kyiv’s Lukianivka district damaged by Russian attacks
Members of the Estonian delegation led by Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal visited Kyiv’s Lukianivka district, which had been devastated by Russian missile and drone strikes.
Russian attacks on Kyiv inflict a significant financial burden on the city, with each assault costing approximately $12 million. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that more than 4,000 buildings in the capital have been damaged by Russian strikes, a figure that continues to rise with each attack. In the most recent massed attack, at least 16 people were killed on the night of August 20.
The city is proactively planning for winter under constant threat, having completed over half of the work required to establish a backup heating system. Currently, readiness levels at certain sites reach 90%. Despite these efforts, Kyiv still lacks sufficient professional bomb shelters to protect residents from missile strikes, as many individuals seek refuge in metro stations during attacks.
The city has allocated $12 million for mobile shelters in previous years, but district administrations failed to utilize the funds, returning them to the city budget. This year, Kyiv aims to expand its shelter network, with new mobile shelters set to be installed in districts lacking alternative shelter options by the end of 2026.
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