Kyiv Officials Bar Reporters from New Shelter: What You Need to Know.

Klychko's Secret Bunker: Journalists Denied Access to New Radiation Shelter

According to Novyny.live: Authorities in Kyiv have blocked journalists from touring a newly built anti-radiation shelter, citing security protocols. The facility, located inside a city lyceum, spans over 1,000 square meters and can accommodate 600 people. This development comes as Ukraine’s capital currently has only two such radiation shelters, underscoring their critical role in civilian defense.

Representatives from the Shevchenkivskyi District State Administration stated that they

“cannot grant access to unauthorized individuals.”

“the presence of civilian journalists inside the structure is impossible due to regime restrictions.”

Civil Protection Infrastructure by the Numbers

Official records show that Kyiv has more than 4,000 protective structures, yet only two are designated as anti-radiation shelters—highlighting their rarity and importance in emergency scenarios. Additionally, the city allocated 483 million hryvnias last year for over a hundred mobile shelters, reflecting municipal efforts to bolster citizen safety.

While the new anti-radiation shelter represents a vital addition to the city’s defense infrastructure, its inaccessibility to journalists raises questions about transparency and information openness in civil protection. The ban could hinder the public’s ability to assess safety readiness, especially amid ongoing threats. At the same time, the existence of such shelters underscores the serious risks Kyiv faces and the urgent need for adequate protective infrastructure.