Russian attacks halt Donetsk mine operations, leaving 160 workers underground
The work of mining operation equipment has been impeded, leaving over 160 workers underground, due to Russian attacks in Donetsk Oblast.
Source: Ukraine's Energy Ministry
"Ventilation equipment was halted due to damage at one of the mines in Donetsk Oblast. 137 workers were brought to the surface. Later, as a result of attacks, the ventilation equipment stopped at another section of the mine. 26 workers were informed of the emergency and remained in the mine until the end of their shift to ensure the facility's operation," the statement reads.
The Ministry of Energy noted that there were additional emergency outages in Poltava and Sumy oblasts. Restrictions were applied to industrial and household consumers in all of Ukraine's oblasts from 00:00 to 07:00 and from 19:00 to 24:00.
On 23 May, during the morning and daytime hours, emergency electricity supplies from Romania, Slovakia, and Poland will be provided at Ukraine's request, and consumer restrictions remain in place.
Background: On 22 May, consumers in Sumy, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv oblasts, as well as one of the mines in Donetsk Oblast, were left without electricity. 25 workers were underground and were brought to the surface.
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