# Underground educational facilities in Ukraine

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/underground-educational-facilities-in-ukraine
> Updated: 2026-10-04T05:50:23.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

To mitigate risks from air raids, explosions, and radiation, Ukrainian authorities are developing specialized underground educational facilities for children in regions near the front lines.

In Kharkiv, officials established underground schools, such as a new facility in the Novobavarskyj district, to provide stable, in-person instruction. This move follows a period of reliance on distance learning and previous use of subway stations as makeshift shelters.

Following these initiatives, a 900-square-meter underground kindergarten opened in Zaporizhzhia. Designed to accommodate up to 140 children, the facility provides a secure environment for learning, playing, and eating, and includes accessibility features for children with special educational needs.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Zaporizhzhia opens underground kindergarten for child safety

An underground kindergarten has opened in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, providing a radiation-protected space for up to 140 children near the front line.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zaporizhzhia-opens-underground-kindergarten-for-child-safety

### 2026-09-06: Kharkiv establishes underground schools to protect students

To protect children from air raids near the Russian border, Kharkiv is establishing dedicated underground schools featuring classrooms, cafeterias, and medical rooms to facilitate in-person learning.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kharkiv-establishes-underground-schools-to-protect-students

---
Cite as: Underground educational facilities in Ukraine. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/underground-educational-facilities-in-ukraine