The announcement was made from Research Institute of the Ministry of Emergencieswhere they stated that the shelters called “KUB-M“, would offer protection during 48 hours against different attacks or risks.
The warning occurred after the first use of the six ballistic missiles Americans ATACMS on Russian territory, which were shot down by the Kremlin’s air defense systems.
What are the shelters that Russia built like?
The shelters “KUB-M“, they appear aesthetically rectangular containers reinforced transport system and according to the institute, they have two modules: a room with capacity for 54 people and a technical blockwith the option to add more if necessary.
As for the transport of the shelters, detailed that it can be easily done using the support of a truck or a crane, and that it has the possibility of connecting to water supplies.
Regarding the development of new protection and defense space, the institute defined the production of the “KUB-M” as an “important step towards improving citizen security“.
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KUB-M air raid shelter
Why they announced its launch now
Although the announcement of the construction of the shelters was not based on any specific issue or problem, it is announced in a context where the president of the United States, Joe Bidenallow Ukraine use long range missiles of his country against targets in Russian territory.
This Tuesday, the Russian president, Vladimir Putinsigned a decree that authorizes the use of nuclear weapons against non-nuclear states but that do have the support of atomic powers. The “launch of ballistic missiles” against Russia appears in the conditions that would justify the use of the respective weapons.
Source: Ambito
