Germany prepares "bunkers" for defense in case of war
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Germany's Ministry of the Interior has announced that, due to rising tensions with Russia, it is compiling a list of shelters that could serve as emergency refuges for civilians.
The list will include underground train stations, parking garages, government buildings, and private properties. According to a spokesperson, a digital directory will be created so that people can quickly locate shelters through a planned mobile app. Additionally, citizens will be encouraged to create protective spaces in their homes, particularly in basements and garages.
The spokesperson emphasized that this is a large-scale project that will take time to implement, as it involves cooperation with the Office of Civil Protection and Emergency Assistance and other relevant authorities.
Germany currently has 579 shelters, most of which date back to the Second World War and the Cold War era. These shelters can provide accommodation for up to 480,000 people, down from around 2,000 shelters previously. According to the spokesperson, the plan was agreed upon in June during a conference of senior officials.
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, concerns have grown in Germany about the potential for Russia to threaten other NATO member countries. In October, German intelligence warned that Russia could likely have the capability to launch an attack on NATO by 2030.
Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the Ukraine war had "global" characteristics and did not rule out strikes on Western countries. Germany is preparing to protect its citizens in response to these threats.
The spokesperson emphasized that this is a large-scale project that will take time to implement, as it involves cooperation with the Office of Civil Protection and Emergency Assistance and other relevant authorities.
Germany currently has 579 shelters, most of which date back to the Second World War and the Cold War era. These shelters can provide accommodation for up to 480,000 people, down from around 2,000 shelters previously. According to the spokesperson, the plan was agreed upon in June during a conference of senior officials.
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, concerns have grown in Germany about the potential for Russia to threaten other NATO member countries. In October, German intelligence warned that Russia could likely have the capability to launch an attack on NATO by 2030.
Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the Ukraine war had "global" characteristics and did not rule out strikes on Western countries. Germany is preparing to protect its citizens in response to these threats.
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