Kyiv is actively implementing a program for the construction of dual-purpose shelters in educational institutions. By the end of 2025, work is planned to be completed on seven more facilities. This was reported by the Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration, Valentyn Mondryivskyi, during an on-site meeting in the Sviatoshynskyi district.
“The Sviatoshynskyi district has become the first in the capital where a shelter of this scale has been built. On August 27, renovation work was ongoing here, and now it is almost a completed facility. It can accommodate over 1,200 people. This modern space, built according to all the latest safety standards, will serve as a reliable shelter for children and adults during alerts, as well as a full-fledged educational environment. After school hours, various clubs can operate here. This is a great example of organized work for other districts, which is why we hold such meetings directly at the sites to share positive experiences,” stated Valentyn Mondryivskyi.
He noted that in 2025, 2.8 billion UAH was allocated for the construction of shelters with educational spaces for educational institutions. These funds will be directed to the districts as part of the Program for Economic and Social Development of Kyiv for 2024-2026. Currently, construction is ongoing at 24 facilities.
District state administrations planned to put 22 such shelters into operation this year, but partially fulfilled their obligations. By the end of the year, the completion of seven more facilities is expected, including 2 in the Darnytskyi district, 1 in the Obolonskyi, 2 in the Sviatoshynskyi, and 2 in the Shevchenkivskyi districts.
“Despite the war, Kyiv continues to invest in education and the safety of children. In 2025, the education sector budget will amount to nearly 38 billion UAH – this is one-third of the city's budget. The effectiveness of implementing educational and safety projects directly depends on management decisions at the district level,” emphasized Valentyn Mondryivskyi.
He also reminded that since the beginning of the full-scale war, 244 educational institutions in Kyiv have been damaged, of which 74 are still under repair.