But with war with Russia raging and amid Moscow’s regular attempts to strike Kyiv, this Cold War-era bomb shelter is no longer functioning. “This is a real bomb shelter. Residents are frustrated that the authorities have abandoned the purpose-built bomb shelter, despite an official drive to inspect and improve the facilities. In the Soviet era, bomb shelters were built around the city and had regular upkeep, due to the threat of nuclear war. The bomb shelter is rated “class 2,” the second highest category of protection against a blast wave.

Source: Ethiopian News June 16, 2023 10:00 UTC