Ukraine, Pokrovsk and Russia

Ukraine blows up mine shaft to hamper Russian advance to Pokrovsk, NYT reports
Ukraine blew up the No. 3 mine's shaft in the village of Pishchane in Donetsk Oblast to prevent Russia from deploying its troops closer to the front-line town of Pokrovsk, The New York Times (NYT) reported on Jan.
Exclusive: Ukraine halts production at Pokrovsk coal mine as Russia closes in, sources say
Ukraine has stopped production at its coking coal mine in Pokrovsk, which feeds the country's steel industry, because of the proximity of advancing Russian forces, two industry sources told Reuters on Monday.
Ukraine's Pokrovsk Mine Halts Operations: What We Know
Ukraine's mining giant Metinvest announced Tuesday the closure of a major coal mine outside Pokrovsk, key to Kyiv's war effort as Russian troops approach the eastern hub.
Ukrainian steelmaker Metinvest suspends coal mining in Pokrovsk: employees evacuated
Ukrainian oligarch Rinat Akhmetov's Metinvest Group, the largest steel producer in Ukraine, is suspending the operations of the Pokrovske Coal Company (Pokrovske coal mine and Svyato-Varvarinskaya enrichment factory) due to the approaching front line,
Coal production at Metinvest mine near Pokrovsk completely halted — Reuters
Metinvest has halted operations at its mine, located a few kilometers from the frontline town of Pokrovsk in the western Donetsk Region. The mine produced coal
Ukraine steelmaker Metinvest suspends coal operations at key Pokrovsk mine
Ukrainian steelmaker Metinvest has suspended operations at Ukraine's only coking coal mine in the eastern part of the country, it said on Tuesday, citing a deteriorating security situation.
Pokrovsk Mine Halts Work As Russia Advances In Ukraine
A major coal mine around the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk halted operations and evacuated staff, the operator said on Tuesday, with advancing Russian troops just a few kilometres from its facilities.
Russia's Advances on Pokrovsk Upend Ukraine's Steel Industry
Russia has been advancing southwest of Pokrovsk, a Ukrainian stronghold, rather than attacking the city directly.
Vital Pokrovsk coking coal mine halts operation, Reuters reports
The Pokrovsk coal mine, one of the largest in Eastern Europe, is located 10 km (6 miles) west of Pokrovsk. The mine produces coal for coke production needed in steelmaking, which is Ukraine's second-largest export after agriculture.
Ukraine Destroys Mine Shaft to Block Russian Advance on Pokrovsk
Ukrainian forces have destroyed the No. 3 mine shaft in Pishchane, Donetsk Oblast, to prevent Russian troops from advancing closer to the strategic front-line town of Pokrovsk. This development was reported by The New York Times on January 15.
Russian assault halts Ukraine's vital coal production
The Pokrowske coking coal mine production in the Donetsk region has been halted due to the Russian offensive. This company, crucial for the Ukrainian steel industry, is in direct danger. Metinvest, the largest Ukrainian mining and metallurgical holding company,
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Ukrainian miners blow up unique Pokrovsk mine to deny Russians underground access
The Pokrovsk mine was Ukraine’s only source of coking coal, essential for the steel industry. In 2023, Ukraine produced about ...
Inside Ukraine’s Last Stand at a Vital Coal Mine
The mine, near the frontline city of Pokrovsk, produced coking coal crucial for Ukraine’s steel industry. It kept running ...
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Metinvest confirms suspension of Pokrovsk Coal Group operations
Metinvest Group confirms suspension of Pokrovsk Coal Group operations (Pokrovsk, Donetsk Region) due to changes in the ...