Ukraine's prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaign
Ukraine's remaining steelworks, a vital part of its economy, have all but ground to a halt because of relentless attacks.
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"Zaporizhstal is not just a big company, it's the heart of the city."
— Denys Maksyshko , Other
"Clearly, they're trying to stop Ukraine's economy and stop Ukraine from getting [export] money from abroad, from paying taxes and wages, from ensuring that cities live and people have jobs."
— Oleksandr Myronenko , Executive
"We're now clearing rubble and trying to plan recovery."
— Oleksandr Myronenko , Executive
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Ukraine's remaining steelworks, a vital part of its economy, have all but ground to a halt because of relentless attacks.
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