Summary

Germany is compiling a list of 579 existing bunkers and potential emergency shelters, including train stations, car parks, and private properties, amid rising tensions with Russia.

A digital directory and app will help civilians locate shelters, while citizens are encouraged to convert basements or garages for protection.

Down from 2,000 bunkers during the Cold War, the 579 bunkers now accommodate 480,000 people in a country of 84 million.

The initiative follows heightened concerns over Russian aggression, increased espionage in Germany, and warnings from German intelligence about potential NATO threats by 2030.