Maksym Krippa equips Kyiv exhibition center shelters for 2,200 people

Maksym Krippa has upgraded Kyiv’s International Exhibition Centre with shelters that can hold 2,223 people as air-raid risks continue to shape business operations in Ukraine. The venue remains open during the war and has added safety infrastructure to protect visitors, staff and nearby residents.

Why it matters: - Ukraine’s war has made safety infrastructure a core business requirement for large venues, not an optional upgrade. - The International Exhibition Centre’s shelter capacity helps keep exhibitions and public events running in Kyiv during air-raid warnings. - The shelters are also open to people nearby, extending protection beyond the venue’s own guests.

What happened: - Maksym Krippa, owner of Kyiv’s International Exhibition Centre, invested in shelters for the venue that can accommodate 2,223 people at once. - The IEC has remained operational throughout Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine. - The venue continues to host exhibitions, forums, conferences, business events and cultural programs.

The details: - The IEC has three shelters. - The largest shelter holds up to 1,440 people. - The other two shelters hold 483 and 300 people. - The shelters include fire safety systems, backup power and drinking water supplies. - Krippa said the venue was equipped with everything needed to help people feel safe during attacks on Kyiv, including fire safety systems, autonomous power supply and drinking water reserves. - The International Exhibition Centre is one of the largest exhibition complexes in Eastern Europe. - The venue has four exhibition halls with a combined area of more than 73,000 square meters.

Between the lines: - The investment shows how Ukrainian companies are shifting capital toward resilience and continuity planning. - For ARS Capital, wartime asset management now includes adapting buildings for air-raid conditions and keeping operations usable during disruptions. - The move also reflects a broader reality for Ukrainian businesses: safety upgrades have become part of long-term operating strategy.

What's next: - The IEC is expected to keep serving as a major event site while air-raid threats persist. - ARS Capital is likely to continue prioritizing infrastructure that supports safe operations across its portfolio. - The broader business model in Ukraine will keep favoring properties that can function under wartime constraints.

The bottom line: - In wartime Ukraine, business resilience now depends as much on shelters and backup systems as on commercial demand.