Germany Undertakes "Bunker Plan" in Preparation for War
Germany is working on a ‘bunker plan’ including a smartphone app to direct citizens to the nearest shelter in case of an emergency, after Russian President Putin said he reserved the right to bomb the allies of Ukraine. | The Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe — it really rolls off the tongue — better known as the BKK or the Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance has embarked on a project to figure out where the country’s remaining bomb shelters are and how many are still fit for use. ■ In addition to long-neglected facilities designed for the purpose, officials will also be looking at the potential of converting subway stations, government buildings, and even private basements. ■ The “bunker plan” is part of the nation’s response to Russia bombing Ukrainian city Dnipro with an unarmed nuclear-capable ballistic missile last week. The weapon was a new design, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed, asserting it is both ‘hypersonic’ and impervious to countermeasures, its launch seen as a clear message to Ukraine’s backers.