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international-affairs2 years ago

Russian Strikes on Ukraine Prompt Construction of Air-Raid Shelters in Romanian Ghost Village

Romania has begun constructing air-raid shelters for residents near the Ukrainian border in response to repeated Russian attacks on Ukrainian sites. Plauru, a Romanian village across the Danube River from Izmayil, has seen a decline in population and infrastructure, but the Defense Ministry has installed shelters due to the proximity to the war zone. While some residents want to stay, others express concerns about safety and the possibility of drone strikes. The Romanian government has reassured citizens that they are not being targeted by Russia.

via Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty|
#air-raid-shelters#border-security#international-affairs
environment2 years ago

Chinese Cities Open Air Raid Shelters for Heat Relief as Record Temperatures Soar

China has opened air-raid shelters to provide relief from the scorching heat as global temperatures reached a new record high of 17.23C on Thursday, surpassing the previous record set earlier in the week. Northern China has experienced a prolonged heatwave, with Beijing recording its longest streak of temperatures above 35C since 1961. The government has issued health alerts and suspended outdoor work. Some deaths have been attributed to the heat. Meanwhile, in Europe, Germany and Austria have issued heatwave warnings, and thousands of people have been displaced in southern China due to heavy flooding. The increasing temperatures have led to a surge in the demand for sun protection garments in China.

via The Telegraph|
#air-raid-shelters#china#climate-change
environment2 years ago

Chinese Cities Open Air Raid Shelters to Combat Deadly Heatwaves

Cities in China, including Hangzhou, Wuhan, and Shijiazhuang, have opened their air raid shelters to provide relief from the extreme heat as record-high temperatures and drought conditions continue to affect the country. Beijing has experienced over nine consecutive days with temperatures exceeding 35°C, the longest streak since 1961. Health authorities have reported deaths attributed to the heat, and health alerts have been issued. The air raid shelters, originally built during the Japanese invasion in the 1930s, now serve as public cooling centers equipped with amenities such as seating areas, water, refreshments, and heat stroke medicine.

via The Associated Press|
#air-raid-shelters#china#environment
international2 years ago

Ukraine's Air-Raid Shelters Under Scrutiny After Criticism and Fatalities.

Nearly a quarter of Ukraine's air-raid shelters are locked or unusable, according to an inspection by the interior ministry, raising concerns about civilian safety. The announcement comes after a woman in Kyiv died waiting outside a locked shelter during a Russian missile attack. Four people have been detained in a criminal probe into the woman's death. Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said that city authorities have received "more than a thousand" complaints regarding locked, dilapidated or insufficient air-raid shelters within a day of launching an online feedback service.

via The Associated Press|
#air-raid-shelters#civilian-safety#international
international2 years ago

Ukraine's Air-Raid Shelters Found Unusable and Locked, Prompting Investigation.

Nearly a quarter of Ukraine's air-raid shelters are locked or unusable, according to an inspection by the interior ministry, raising concerns about civilian safety. The announcement comes after a woman in Kyiv died waiting outside a locked shelter during a Russian missile attack. Four people have been detained in a criminal probe into the woman's death, with one security guard remaining under arrest. Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko has received over a thousand complaints regarding locked, dilapidated, or insufficient air-raid shelters. Russian shelling has killed at least four civilians across Ukraine in the previous 24 hours.

via ABC News|
#air-raid-shelters#civilian-safety#international
politics2 years ago

Ukraine's Zelenskiy orders audit of air raid shelters following deaths and negligence.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has ordered an audit of all air raid shelters in the country after three people were killed by falling debris when they found a Kyiv shelter locked during a Russian attack. Zelenskiy promised a firm response to the incident and blamed the negligence of Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, who in turn blamed presidential appointees. Police have detained four people in connection with the deaths, and three may be charged with official negligence.

via Reuters|
#air-raid-shelters#kyiv#negligence