From The Straits Times · · 1m
Kyiv schoolchildren flee air raids
Kyiv schoolchildren rush to shelters during Russian air raids, making underground lessons routine.
In brief
Kyiv schoolchildren rush to shelters during Russian air raids, making underground lessons routine. Kyiv schoolchildren now take shelter during air raid alerts as Russia's attacks hit by day, with underground lessons becoming part of daily life. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Kyiv schoolchildren rush to shelters
Students run to shelters during air raid alerts amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
“To the shelter, quickly!”
UMKA school director urges calm
Valentyna Kurinna, UMKA primary school director, tells children to move quickly to shelters.
“Everyone to the shelter, quickly, quickly, quickly!”
Recent drone attack near school
A drone hit the school playground, narrowly missing a grandfather who stayed outside.
“The explosion unleashed a huge ball of fire that burned the multicoloured playground.”
Children comfort each other
Children hug and comfort each other during air raid alerts to stay calm.
“We can hug each other when things are scary. We can comfort each other with words too.”
School shelter capacity issues
Only 40% of Kyiv schools have enough shelter space for all students.
“Only 40% of Kyiv schools have enough shelter space”
UMKA school shelter details
UMKA’s private shelter has four entrances and spaces for desks and napping.
“The shelter has four different entrances to allow all the children to go downstairs smoothly”
Children enjoy outdoor break
Children finish underground classes to enjoy a 15-minute outdoor break in the sun.
“Freedom!”
What matters most
Kyiv schoolchildren now take shelter during air raid alerts as Russia's attacks hit by day, with underground lessons becoming part of daily life.
