Over 52,000 people hid from Russian missiles and drones in the Kyiv metro at night
On the night of July 2, Kyiv Metro stations served as shelters for more than 52,500 people during an air raid alert. Among those who took refuge in the subway were nearly 4,500 children.
The Kyiv Metro noted that this was the largest number of people to use the stations as shelters at one time since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. This figure was the result of a prolonged and massive air attack on Kyiv.
“On the night of July 2, during the massive shelling of Kyiv, there were 52,500 people in the metro stations, of whom nearly 4,500 were children. This is the highest figure in recent years,” the metro’s press service stated in a release.
The press service reminded the public that during an air raid alert, 46 underground stations operate as shelters, with all entrances open. “Usually, there are fewer people at central stations during an air raid alert. Therefore, we recommend using them whenever possible in case of danger,” the press service added.
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