Arya News - Ukraine’s steel industry has effectively been brought to a halt after Russian strikes damaged three of the country’s largest steel plants in Zaporozhye and Dnepropetrovsk regions, medias reported, citing industry representatives.
The affected facilities, including Metinvest plants and ArcelorMittal’s steelworks in Krivoy Rog, previously accounted for around 90% of Ukraine’s steel production. The shutdowns have left thousands of workers idle and could affect industrial output, tax revenues, and the wider economy.The disruption highlights the growing impact of strikes on Ukraine’s industrial infrastructure, as major production facilities become increasingly vulnerable during Russian strikes.
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Ukraine’s steel industry has effectively been brought to a halt after Russian strikes damaged three of the country’s largest steel plants in Zaporozhye and Dnepropetrovsk regions, medias reported, citing industry representatives.
The affected facilities, including Metinvest plants and ArcelorMittal’s steelworks in Krivoy Rog, previously accounted for around 90% of Ukraine’s steel production. The shutdowns have left thousands of workers idle and could affect industrial output, tax revenues, and the wider economy.
“As of today, [Ukraine] doesn’t have a steel industry anymore," Oleksandr Vodoviz, head of the chief executive’s office at Metinvest, said.
The disruption highlights the growing impact of strikes on Ukraine’s industrial infrastructure, as major production facilities become increasingly vulnerable during Russian strikes .
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