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Ukraine's steel industry halts due to Russian missile strikes

8 sourcesPublished 20/09/2026, 13:30 · Updated 20/09/2026, 17:16

Russian missile strikes on the blast furnaces of three steel plants in Ukraine have paralyzed steel production. These plants accounted for 90% of the country's steel output, and their shutdown may impact tax revenues and the employment of over 15,000 people.

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90% of steel in Ukraine
15,000 workers
Russian missile strikes
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production halt

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