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.

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More than 52,000 people took shelter in Kyiv metro during Russian nighttime attack – photos

Photo: Kyiv City State Administration on the website

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.

Photo: Kyiv City State Administration on the website

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.

Photo: Kyiv City State Administration on the website

Kyiv Metro also stressed that when there is no air-raid warning in the city, access to stations is subject to the usual rules.

Photo: Kyiv City State Administration on the website

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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