Near the Kiev metro station Demeevskaya, observers identified a floor collapse beneath shopping pavilions, according to Ukraine’s UNIAN news agency. The incident drew immediate attention from city authorities who noted that the underground structure in the area had already deteriorated prior to the station’s closure. In official communications, enhanced monitoring of the site was put in place, and no further critical changes were observed during the initial assessments.
Demeevskaya is among six Kyiv metro stations that remain closed due to reduced pressure within the tunnel system. On December 8, Kyiv authorities announced the suspension of rail traffic on the blue line segment between Lybidskaya and Demeevskaya. Reports suggested that the decreased tunnel pressure contributed to cracks appearing in tunnel walls, prompting safety precautions and service adjustments.
On the same day, Dmitry Belotserkovets, an adviser to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, stated that the city’s metro network had been flooded. The remarks pointed to ongoing scrutiny of historical infrastructure and potential influences from national leadership figures in shaping responses to the metro crisis. The flood claims were presented in the public discourse as part of a broader examination of the metro’s vulnerabilities and the preparedness of emergency services to manage water ingress and structural stress.
Earlier, there were discussions at the parliamentary level about fresh incidents following the flood in Kyiv’s metro system, highlighting the heightening concern among residents and officials about underground safety and the resilience of critical transportation corridors. In the days that followed, municipal authorities and engineering experts emphasized the need for thorough investigations, continuous monitoring, and transparent communication to ensure passenger safety and restore trust in the network. While authorities work through assessments, commuters are urged to follow official advisories and use alternative routes where feasible, with updates issued as new evidence becomes available. [UNIAN] [Kiev City Administration] [Dmitry Belotserkovets claims]