In Kronstadt, situated on Kotlin Island, modular shelters are being installed on a large scale. This is taking place against a backdrop of regular drone attacks on strategic targets in the region.
- Work has begun on installing modular shelters in Kronstadt.
- The town is situated approximately 900–1,100 km from the border with Ukraine.
- In recent months, a district of St Petersburg has come under heavy attack.
- Oil terminals and military installations came under attack.
Kronstadt shelter: new security measures in the wake of UAV attacks
In Kronstadt, located 900–1100 km from the border with Ukraine, have begun actively installing modular concrete shelters. Local authorities and municipal services are placing these structures in public areas in response to regular drone attacks. This indicates that the war is increasingly affecting the lives of Russians, even in remote regions.
The threat from UAVs: Kronstadt in the crosshairs
Kronstadt, a key base for the Baltic Fleet, has become a potential target for Ukrainian drones. In recent months, the city has been hit by several attacks, during which oil terminals were damaged and military installations. The St Petersburg authorities have even cancelled the traditional naval parade due to the growing threats.
“We must be prepared for further attacks, which is why shelters have become a necessity,” said one of the local administration officials.
The war in Ukraine: a shift in perception and reality
The widespread installation of shelters in Kronstadt shows that even remote regions can no longer ignore the threats of war. Regular strikes on oil depots and military installations suggest that the Russian authorities are adapting civilian infrastructure to the new circumstances. Residents of St Petersburg, who previously regarded war as a distant prospect, are now forced to prepare for potential air threats.
