THE Warsaw will spend 117 million zlotys (27.3 million euros) the next two to three years for air raid shelters and other security measures as well The war in neighboring Ukraine has already entered its third year, the mayor of the Polish capital said today.

While Poland, a NATO member, has reassured its citizens that its position in the alliance ensures their safety from a Russian attackthe invasion of its neighboring country has led to preparations for possible injuries.

“On our own initiative, we made an inventory of places for shelters”Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski said at a press conference.

Underground parking spaces cars and its stations subway are included in the total area of ​​approximately 7 million square meters in Warsaw, which could serve as sheltershe clarified.

“One hundred and seventeen million (zlotys) to improve security – this is money for the next two to three years, and we are ready to allocate more money for this purpose,” Trzaskowski said.

He added that hospitals they will prepare for threats and citizens will be trained how to react in an emergency.

In 2022, the authorities had announced that the fire service controls the situation of 62,000 air raid shelters throughout the country.