The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a pilot project that allows the rapid installation, under a simplified procedure, of reinforced shelters to protect the population and employees under martial law. The relevant decision was formalised by a government resolution of 15 October 2026 No. 1286.
The project provides for the installation of ready-made mobile shelters either fully or partially below ground level, with additional reinforcement of their protective properties. To strengthen them, earth embankments, gabions, concrete blocks and other structural elements may be used.
Such structures are not classified as construction works or real estate, so their installation does not require the development of construction documentation or the obtaining of building permits. Local self-government bodies, enterprises, legal entities and individual entrepreneurs may take part in implementing the initiative.
Business entities planning to install a mobile shelter must agree the location of its placement with the relevant local self-government body, and also inform the regional state (military) administration.
Financing for the installation of shelters will be provided from local budget funds, enterprises’ resources and other sources not prohibited by law. The aim of the pilot project is to quickly increase the number of protective structures that can shield people from the consequences of air strikes.
The government calls on business entities to familiarise themselves with the conditions of Resolution No. 1286 and to consider taking part in creating additional shelters for employees and the public.