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Germany’s “Bunker Boom”: Demand Surges After Russian Drones Breach NATO Airspace
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Demand for private protective shelters in Germany has risen sharply following recent Russian drone intrusions into Polish airspace, according to Bild on September 22.
Security concerns linked to Moscow’s actions have triggered what some in the industry describe as a “bunker boom.”
Mario Peide, technical director of BSSD Defence — a company that constructs bunkers across Germany — told Bild that inquiries have increased by 50 percent since the beginning of the year.
“Companies call us because they want bunkers for their employees on company premises,” he said, adding that approximately 10 percent of new buildings in the country are now being designed with integrated shelters.
The Munich-based Deutsche Schutzraum-Zentrum also confirmed a surge in consultations. “Especially after the recent events in Poland, we are observing increased demand for advisory meetings,” the center said in a response cited by Bild. According to BSSD Defence, the price for a private bunker ranges from €30,000 to €50,000.
Bild reported that interest comes not only from private homeowners but also from landlords seeking to equip properties for tenants, as well as businesses investing in protective infrastructure. Some customers opt for compact mini-bunkers or retrofitted basements, which require special permits.
The spike in interest followed the September 9–10 overnight drone attack, when Russian Shahed-type UAVs entered Polish airspace during a mass strike on Ukraine.
Polish and allied fighter jets intercepted several drones, but debris damaged a residential property in Lublin Voivodeship. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk later confirmed that at least 19 drones violated the country’s airspace.
Earlier, Estonia triggered NATO Article 4 consultations after three Russian MiG-31 jets violated its airspace over the Gulf of Finland for approximately 12 minutes.
According to Prime Minister Kristen Michal, the incursion was “totally unacceptable,” prompting an immediate response from NATO fighters. President Zelenskyy called the breach part of Russia’s broader campaign of destabilization across Europe.
