One side has already been demolished. The sound of breakers can be heard.
Dr. Nick: Meanwhile, in the outskirts of Moscow...
Sailor Star Dust: The demolition sound effects give off a touch of creepiness, somehow.
FreakyFilmFan4ever: (174-178) The buildings almost seem to be looming over Shinji, with the buildings filling the frames previous to the shot of the camera looking down upon Shinji. He's probably in way over his head, here.