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Metallurgy on the Brink of Survival Due to Shelling and Port Blockade
Ukraine’s metallurgical industry has found itself on the brink of survival due to russian shelling of enterprises, the blockade of sea ports, and export restrictions to the European Union. According to Metinvest COO Oleksandr Myronenko, the company…
Ukrainian metallurgical enterprises reduced production volumes in the first 8 months of 2026
During the first eight months of 2026, the Ukrainian metallurgical industry showed a significant reduction in steel, pig iron, and rolled metal production indicators. The negative dynamic was a result of constant russian shelling of industrial…
Maritime blockade and industrial strikes cause 57% drop in steel production in August 2026
In August 2026, Ukrainian metallurgical enterprises reduced steel smelting by 57.3% compared to the same period last year, down to 277,000 tons. The industry has been under pressure from the maritime blockade, European trade restrictions, and a…
