On March 12, 2026, inspections conducted after a drone strike near a British base in Cyprus revealed that many civil shelters across Europe are in a state of disrepair and unusable.
This situation underscores significant challenges in the civil protection infrastructure, which appears to be neglected and inadequately maintained.
The findings have reignited discussions about the EU's limited role in civil protection, raising questions about the effectiveness and readiness of existing safety measures across member states.