Located 6 meters underground, the first purpose-built "bunker school" designed to shield students from Russian bombardment is now ready for students in Ukraine's second-largest city.
Ukraine's First Purpose-Built Subterranean School To Open In Kharkiv
Kharkiv, a city located less than 35 kilometers from the Russian border, has opened its first purpose-built underground school, amid nearly daily Russian missile attacks.
The entrance to the educational institution has not been made public for security reasons.
The facility was built with modern ventilation and air-recovery systems to prevent high humidity. It is also equipped with anti-radiation protection.
A classroom for younger students
The majority of Kharkiv's children have been studying online, with some classes being offered in the city's subway stations. Due to space constraints, not all children were able to use these.
A recreation room that can also be used for study. Up to 900 students -- in two shifts -- are expected to use the facility.
First-graders also have their own space.
A classroom for primary school students
New school supplies await their use.
The classroom for high school students
A training classroom set aside for high school graduates.
The teachers' lounge
The school has three independent sources of power.
A small room set aside as a nurses' station is also on the premises.
The school canteen
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, more than 10,000 civilians have been killed, of which 587 were children, according to UN figures released in February.