What housing is the safest during shelling: experts named key criteria.

The conditions of war in Ukraine place the issue of housing safety at the forefront of Ukrainians' concerns. Unfortunately, there is no completely safe house during missile or drone attacks. However, certain types of buildings can provide a higher level of protection against shock waves, debris, and destruction.

Oksana Ostapchuk from OLX Real Estate emphasizes that only specialized buildings with shelters are safe. Typically, monolithic-frame buildings are considered the most reliable.

Victoria Bereshchak confirms that panel buildings have the worst performance in withstanding shelling and are often sold at discounts due to this. Their structural weakness lies in rigid connections and thin walls.

Modern buildings must not only have a strong frame but also a number of additional conditions to ensure safety. For example, thick ceilings between floors, double-glazed windows, the absence of cracks on the facade, and high-quality entrance doors.

According to Ostapchuk, walls made of monolith or dense brick are more reliable than walls made of porous concrete in the event of possible attacks.

Ukrainians consider not only the materials of the house but also its location, the presence of shelters, evacuation infrastructure, and other factors. The most important thing is the combination of factors that determines the safety of the housing.

Some of the priorities for homebuyers have changed during the war, as safety has become the main focus. When choosing housing now, it is important to assess the availability of shelters, the distance from potential targets, and the energy independence of the house.

In the context of the war in Ukraine, housing safety has become an extremely important issue for many Ukrainians. Experts note that the most reliable in these conditions are buildings with a strong frame, specialized shelters, and safe design solutions. When choosing housing, it is recommended to pay attention to a number of factors that can ensure a higher level of safety during possible attacks.