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With coal miners fighting to keep Ukraine's lights on

by Francis Farrell and Olena Zashko and Nick Allard February 21, 2025 6:07 PM 1 min read
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A decade ago, Ukraine’s Donbas region was known for its thriving heavy industry and coal mining. Today, most of the region's mines are closed due to the destruction caused by Russia's war against Ukraine, which has brought global attention to this area.

The Kyiv Independent team visited one of the last remaining operating mines in the region to highlight the resilience of the workers who continue their work despite danger and tough conditions.

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