Missile Attack on ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih: 2 Dead, 13 Injured, Production Partially Halted

Published: Aug 20, 2026 14:27

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Ukraine-based steel producer ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih said two people were killed and 13 employees and contractors were injured in a missile attack on its facility overnight, with the attack damaging the plant's main energy facilities and blast furnace production units. The plant was operational when the attack occurred, and production was partially halted as a result. Specialists are currently assessing the extent of the damage and the timeline for restoring operations. The company noted the plant was also hit by a missile attack in 2022, which destroyed a rolling mill workshop and killed one employee.

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