Underground nuclear shelters in Attica (video)

Some European countries are distributing instructions on what citizens should do in the event of a nuclear attack. Others, including Greece, have thought about the availability of safe havens.

With the growing threat of World War III, escalating tensions in the Russian-Ukrainian war, and as the war in the Middle East continues to rage despite a ceasefire in Lebanon, several European countries are preparing for a possible scenario.

Underground nuclear shelters are being built in Attica. According to the Star, these are special underground structures made of concrete to protect against a nuclear explosion. Nuclear Shelter Systems owner Thomas Hausos says:

“We are already implementing two projects in Attica. These are large structures located several meters underground. The ventilation system is one of the most important mechanisms in a nuclear shelter because in the event of a nuclear or chemical war, it filters the air that those inside breathe. There is an explosion-proof valve that prevents the shock wave from entering. The emergency exit is located in the wall and leads to a vertical shaft that can be climbed to escape if the main entrance is blocked by debris.”

The systems are made in Switzerland. It is estimated that Switzerland is able to protect 100% of its population, offering approximately 365,000 shelters. Finland also provides similar coverage, with 50,500 shelters. Poland, Italy and the UK have many World War II shelters.

In Greece, building shelters is not a new practice. Already in the interwar period, Athens had an organized system of air defense for the civilian population. Under Ioannis Metaxas, approximately 400 public shelters with a total capacity of 30,000–40,000 people were built in Attica between 1936 and 1940.

Today, with rising international tensions, the need for modern shelters is returning to the fore, and Attica is preparing for this. With the help of Swiss technologies, our country is building sheltersgiving a chance of survival even in a nuclear war.

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