Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Ukrainian Children Attend Underground Schools Amid War
In Kharkiv, Ukraine, kids are going to school in special underground places.
These aren't normal schools; they're built deep down to keep the children safe from bombs during the war with Russia.
It's like going into a shelter to learn!
Even though things are different, with some schools in metro stations, the students are still learning, doing art, and playing.
The schools are set up to feel as normal as possible, even though the war is still happening.
Parents are thankful their kids can go to school, despite the challenges.
Ukrainian students in Kharkiv are attending school underground.
Approximately 17,000 children are using underground schools.
Some schools are located deep underground for safety.
Kharkiv is a frequent target of Russian attacks.
Parents are eager for their children to have some sense of normalcy.
- Who
- Ukrainian students and teachers
- What
- Attending school in underground facilities.
- When
- Starting the school year on Monday.
- Where
- Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Why
- To protect students from Russian attacks.
- Location
- Kharkiv, Ukraine
- School Type
- Underground schools/converted metro stations
- Number of Students
- Approximately 17,000 in underground schools
- Start Date
- Monday, September 1st
- Mayor's Statement
- Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said three more schools are due to open in the new year.