#Ukraine #Donbas #Coal #HeavyIndustry
I, personally don't care for coal [ #StopBurningThings ] but it's very easy to understand why Putin wanted this region: dig-and-sell riches.
"With Ukrainian coal miners working near the front line"
by kyivindependent
There is a longer video with the same title :
-> youtube.com/watch?v=rUXYZP9739g <-
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VOUF1ICsIA4
Quote by ki:
"Feb 21, 2025
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."