In Ukraine, the steel industry threatened with collapse: "At present, no steel production is guaranteed in the country"

Workers at ArcelorMittal's plant in Kryvy Rih express concern over the factory's closure due to ongoing Russian bombardments. The company, employing 16,000 people, announced it could no longer operate safely after recent attacks resulted in casualties. Negotiations with the Ukrainian government regarding the plant's shutdown are underway, raising fears of mass layoffs. Employees worry about losing their jobs and the associated military exemption they currently hold, as the local economy struggles.