Over 56,000 people sheltered in Kyiv metro overnight – metro denies restricting access

More than 56,000 people took shelter at Kyiv metro stations during the latest Russian attack on the night of 29-30 July. The metro has dismissed claims made by users on social media that people were being barred from entering certain stations.

Source: Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA), citing Kyiv Metro

Details: Kyiv Metro said that once the air-raid warning was issued, all stations were open and operating as shelters.

They suggested that reports of restricted access may have arisen from requests for staff to move from service premises onto the platforms. Access to such premises and passageways is restricted for safety reasons.

The company reminded people who wish to use the metro as a shelter in advance that they must arrive before the station stops passenger service.

During air-raid warnings, 46 underground Kyiv metro stations operate as shelters, with all entrance halls open.

Background:

• One person was killed and two others were injured in a Russian attack on the city of Kyiv on the night of 29-30 July.
• 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.

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