Russian Shelling Traps 148 Miners Underground Donetsk Region

Russian shelling in the Dobropillia community of Donetsk region caused a power outage that temporarily trapped 148 miners underground, according to Mykhailo Volynets, head of the Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine. The attack also resulted in civilian casualties, with one person killed and multiple others wounded. Power was restored by midday, allowing evacuation to begin, with all miners being brought to the surface. Dobropillia, a major coal mining center in eastern Ukraine, has been heavily affected by ongoing conflict and infrastructure damage from persistent Russian attacks. The Donetsk region continues to experience frequent shelling targeting civilian infrastructure, contributing to significant difficulties for residents and ongoing military engagements in the area. These incidents underscore the severe humanitarian and operational challenges faced in this industrially important and war-impacted region.