Permanent Fire Position No. 179

Permanent Fire Position (DOT) 179 is a long-term firing point, unique of its kind, forming part of the Kyiv Fortified Region (a complex of defensive structures). The DOT, 226 metres long, was in the main zone of the German attack in 1941. DOT 179 of battalion area No. 6 was built to an individual design in 1930. The structure was set into a hill, had three entrances and a branching system of underground galleries. The fortification, with one cupola for three machine guns, was intended for 11 members of the garrison and 35 personnel of the observation post.