Kyiv region builds shelters to protect residents
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Kyiv Regional State Administration in Ukraine is constructing 47 new shelters for civilians, including structures for radiation and dual-purpose use.
Construction is ongoing on two shelters, 26 radiation shelters, 16 dual-purpose structures, and three basic shelters. Authorities are also equipping and preparing 42 existing civil defense facilities. The Kyiv region has already installed 30 mobile shelters and intends to add two more by the end of 2026. Currently, the region has 2,345 civil defense shelters capable of accommodating 609,857 people.
Officials estimate Ukraine needs more than 8,000 basic mobile shelters overall, suggesting a continuing need for investment in civil defense infrastructure.
