The Big Shelter: How Kyiv’s Metro Stations Became Essential Bunkers for Millions

The commitment of the metro workers is another untold chapter of this story. These individuals, from the engineers to the platform staff, continue to operate the system, facilitating the safe passage of people even as the trains cease their regular passenger runs. They are the unsung heroes who ensure the lights stay on, the ventilation runs, and the essential functions of the massive shelter are maintained, often putting their own safety at risk.