Russia attacked Ukrainian mine for more than six hours

Russia attacked a Ukrainian state-owned mine for more than six hours: 18 hits and wounded workers

On the night of 12 December, Russia carried out more than six hours of continuous impacts on one of Ukraine's state-owned coal mines. The attack was carried out by attack drones that repeatedly struck the industrial facility.

According to the Deputy Minister of Energy Mykola Andrak, As a result of the attack, the following were recorded about 18 hits.

Consequences.

- A large-scale fire.
- Two employees of the company received injury.
- Rescue services and energy units are working on site to contain the consequences.

According to Andrak, attacks on energy and industrial infrastructure are becoming more frequent, and mines remain one of the most vulnerable targets.

Context.

- Russia regularly attacks Ukraine's energy sector with drones and missiles in an attempt to paralyse critical infrastructure.
- The attack on the mine is another episode in a series of targeted attacks on industrial facilities.
- The government emphasises that the restoration of damaged facilities continues even during active shelling.