A mining operation in the war-torn Luhansk region has left 41 workers stranded underground after an attack damaged critical electrical systems at the Bilorichenska coal facility on Monday, according to Russian-appointed regional authorities.
The strike targeted infrastructure that powers the mining operation in the Moscow-controlled territory, cutting off normal evacuation routes for the trapped workers, officials reported.
“All the relevant services are taking steps to rescue the miners and restore power to the mine,” said Leonid Pasechnik, who serves as the Moscow-installed regional administrator.
Pasechnik confirmed that rescue teams have successfully made contact with the stranded workers and verified they have access to drinking water while emergency crews work to restore electrical power needed for safe evacuation procedures.
