Subway flooding in Kyiv: ex-manager suspected of negligence
12 November 15:53
The former head of the Kyiv Metro has been notified of suspicion of negligence, which resulted in flooding and depressurization of the tunnels between Demiivska and Lybidska metro stations. This was reported by Komersant ukrainskyi with reference to the Prosecutor General’s Office.
According to the investigation, the suspect did not assess the risks of emergencies at the facilities of the Kyiv Metro, did not take measures to ensure the long-term service of artificial structures and prevent their malfunctions. He also did not appoint a commission to conduct special inspections, surveys and observations of defective, weakened structures and facilities of the stations of the Obolonsko-Teremkivska line of the Kyiv Metro.
Failure to fulfill these responsibilities resulted in the gradual destruction of certain elements of the tunnels. This resulted in water entering the tunnel on the stretch between Demiivska and Lybidska metro stations, cracks in the walls and stalactites, leaching and damage to the integrity of the waterproofing of the metro tunnel for a long time.
As a result, on December 8, 2023, the Kyiv authorities decided to suspend train traffic on the Obolonsko-Teremkivska metro line.
The total amount of damage caused by the accident amounted to almost UAH 165 million.
A notice of suspicion was sent to the ex-manager’s official registration and residence addresses, as he failed to appear when summoned. Measures are currently being taken to establish his whereabouts.
It should be noted that the prosecutor’s office does not specify the name of the defendant, but it is likely to be Viktor Braginsky, who resigned from his position in March 2024.
