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Germany Plans to Convert Metro Stations into Shelters Amid Tensions with Russia

Nov 25, 2024, 05:30 PM

German authorities are developing a comprehensive plan to expand civilian shelters amid heightened security concerns, particularly due to rising tensions with Russia. The proposal includes converting metro stations, basements, underground car parks, subway stations, and other public and private buildings into bomb shelters. A dedicated app may guide citizens to the nearest bunker. The German government is also preparing a list of bunkers and shelters, with 579 currently available to accommodate 480,000 people in a country of 83 million. This initiative aims to provide emergency shelter for civilians in case of an attack, reflecting Germany's focus on domestic defense.