metallurgy
Ukraine’s metallurgical sector under threat due to Russian strikes
The Ukrainian metallurgical industry is facing its most severe crisis since the start of the full-scale war due to systematic Russian strikes on factories. Blockaded Black Sea ports and infrastructure attacks are jeopardizing the industry’s future…
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Iron ore exports plummeted by 52% due to port blockade
In September 2026, iron ore exports from Ukraine decreased by 52% year-on-year due to the blockade of sea ports, halting shipments to China. The total volume of monthly overseas supplies reached 1.17 million tonnes, while monetary revenue dropped to…
Russia launches fifth ballistic missile attack on Zaporizhstal plant
On October 17, Russian occupation forces launched six ballistic missiles at the production facilities of the Zaporizhstal plant. No casualties or injuries were reported as staff members were in designated shelters during the shelling.
“Russian shelling is stopping Ukrainian metallurgy, and Europe is hitting us with restrictions” — Metinvest CEO to Corriere della Sera
Metinvest Group CEO Yuriy Ryzhenkov told the Italian publication Corriere della Sera on October 13, 2026, about the consequences of Russian attacks on industry and the European Union’s new trade restrictions.
Ukrainian metallurgy produced zero tons of steel last month – expert
Russian missile strikes completely halted steel production in Ukraine last month following the destruction of blast furnaces at metallurgical plants. This was stated by Ukrmetallurgprom association president Oleksandr Kalenkov.
Ukrainian metallurgy faces a $5 billion export loss by 2027 due to production shutdowns
Ukraine risks losing 5 billion dollars in export revenue as large steel plants cease operations. Experts predict that the metallurgical industry could fully halt steel production by 2027.
