MOSCOW — Russia has initiated mass production of mobile bomb shelters designed to shield against threats such as nuclear blast shockwaves and radiation.
The emergency ministry's research institute announced that the "KUB-M" shelter could provide 48 hours of protection from hazards like explosions, shrapnel, falling debris, chemical exposure, and fires.
Shaped like a reinforced shipping container, the "KUB-M" comprises two modules: a main room accommodating 54 people and a technical block, with options to add more modules if required.
Although no direct link to current tensions was mentioned, the announcement follows the U.S. approval of Ukraine's use of long-range missiles capable of striking deep into Russian territory—a move criticized by the Kremlin as reckless, prompting warnings of retaliation.
On the same day, President Vladimir Putin endorsed a revised nuclear doctrine, lowering Russia's threshold for deploying nuclear weapons.
Described as a "multifunctional structure," the shelter is designed to safeguard citizens from both natural disasters and man-made incidents. It is transportable via truck, connects to water supplies, and is deployable even in Russia's remote permafrost regions, the institute added.
Disclaimer: This image is taken from Russian Scientific Research Institute for Civil Defence and Emergencies of EMERCOM via Reuters file
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