On 16 October, at a meeting of the Kyiv City State Administration, the Mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, instructed the heads of the district state administrations to prioritise the use of funds for the fitting out of shelters. He stated that district heads bear personal responsibility towards the capital’s residents.
Briefly about the main points
- Klitschko has instructed the heads of the district state administrations to set priorities for spending on shelters.
- The mayor stated that he would regard any failure to address the issue as «sabotage».
- According to Klitschko, almost 7 billion hryvnias were allocated for shelters between 2022 and 2026.
- «Kyivpastrans» has announced a tender for 14 temporary mobile shelters.
- The first shelter of this kind was installed on 15 October on Brest Avenue.
Warning to district heads
Klitschko He stated that district heads must respond promptly to requests and rectify any shortcomings in the fitting out of shelters. According to him, although they are appointed by the President, they are accountable to the residents of their districts.
The mayor stated that he would regard any failure to address this issue as «sabotage». He also promised to publish the names of officials who fail to work towards the installation of shelters.
What Klitschko said about the funds
According to the mayor, between 2022 and 2026, Kyiv allocated nearly 7 billion hryvnias for the construction, repair and fitting out of shelters.
Klitschko also stated that last year, the districts failed to install [the necessary equipment] after receiving the funds mobile shelters, and the money was returned to the city budget. According to him, in 2026 the district administrations did not submit any requests for funding for such facilities.
Mobile shelters at bus stops
«On 28 September, »Kyivpastrans’ announced a tender for the procurement of 14 portable bus shelters. According to Klitschko, the plan is to install them at public transport stops in the near future.
The tender confirms the intention to purchase these structures, rather than the completed installation of all 14 facilities. The technical documentation refers to shelters providing temporary protection for up to 50 people, rather than permanent shelters.
The first mobile shelter was installed on 15 October on Beresteisky Avenue, near the «Ivan Bagryany Park» bus stop. «Kyivpastrans» confirmed the location and installation, whilst Klitschko stated that the structure had been funded by philanthropists.
