Shelters in 76 educational institutions in Kyiv renovated over two years — Klitschko

Over the past two years, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced that renovation work on shelters in 76 educational institutions has been completed, with additional work underway at 33 others. Nine new dual-purpose facilities, capable of accommodating 4,781 people each, have also been constructed for educational institutions this year. Klitschko plans to complete the construction of four more such facilities, each with a capacity of 1,774 people, according to a Telegram post on Wednesday.

One example of this effort is a shelter at a school in Kyiv's Solomyansky district, which recently underwent major renovations. The 600-square-meter shelter, previously inadequate for the educational process, now serves as a fully functional learning space. With a capacity of 600 people and 13 designated zones, the shelter includes adequate desks, relaxation areas with beanbag chairs, and storage space for outerwear.

The renovation, costing UAH 8 million from the city budget, was completed at the start of the academic year, allowing all 353 students to attend classes in person.

Klitschko also inspected the recently renovated cafeteria and gymnasium at the same school, both funded by city funds. He stressed that the enemy continues to shell Kyiv, frequently targeting educational institutions, and emphasized the city's commitment to ensuring the safety of its children and teachers during the educational process. Currently, 55% of Kyiv's students attend classes in person, 26.5% follow a hybrid model, 10.2% study remotely, and 8.3% are on an individual learning plan.