First underground kindergarten for 115 children opens in frontline Zaporizhzhia

Launch of the first underground kindergarten

The first underground kindergarten has begun operating in frontline Zaporizhzhia. This was announced by the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Serhiy Koretskyi.

According to him, the new facility was created to ensure safe conditions for 115 children. The pupils will be able to study, rest and receive meals throughout the day in a protected space.

Technical specifications and accessibility

According to information from the head of the government, the facility is located in a separate anti-radiation shelter with a total area of over 900 square metres. The object is designed to accommodate 140 people simultaneously.

An important feature of the new kindergarten is its accessibility for infants with special educational needs.

Prime Minister's comment

Serhiy Koretskyi emphasised the priority of creating safe conditions for education in the face of the constant threat from Russia. Special attention is being paid to frontline cities and communities.

«Разом із місцевою владою працюємо над створенням умов для безпечного освітнього процесу в умовах постійної російської загрози. Передусім у прифронтових містах і громадах» (Together with local authorities, we are working to create conditions for a safe educational process in the face of the constant Russian threat. Above all, in frontline cities and communities), the Prime Minister added.