More than 52,000 people took shelter in Kyiv metro during Russian nighttime attack – photos
A total of 52,500 Kyiv residents took shelter at metro stations during Russia's combined missile and drone attack on the capital on the night of 1-2 July – the highest number recorded in recent years.
Source: Kyiv City State Administration
Quote: "During the large-scale attack on the capital on the night of 1-2 July, 52,500 people, including nearly 4,500 children, sheltered at Kyiv metro stations. According to Kyiv Metro, this is the highest number of people taking shelter in the metro during a nighttime air raid in recent years."
Details: The city authorities reminded residents that during air raids, 46 underground metro stations operate as shelters, with every station entrance remaining open.
The Kyiv City State Administration urged anyone planning to stay in the metro overnight to follow several rules:
- arrive at the station before it closes for entry (the operating hours of each station are available via the link);
- inform metro staff and police officers of your intention to stay overnight;
- go down to the platform and settle where station staff direct you.
Kyiv Metro also stressed that when there is no air-raid warning in the city, access to stations is subject to the usual rules.
To make overnight stays at metro stations safer and more comfortable, residents are advised to bring:
- warm clothing, blankets and sleeping mats (the average temperature in the shelters is 17-18°C and there may be draughts);
- any personal medication and a bottle of water;
- hygiene items, including wet and dry wipes;
- for pet owners, absorbent pads and waste bags.
Kyiv Metro added that central stations are usually less crowded during air-raid warnings and, where possible, residents are encouraged to use them during emergencies.
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