The company said that search and rescue operations were ongoing following the attack and that its emergency response plan had been activated. Firefighters, occupational safety personnel, rescue teams and medical workers continued their efforts at the site.
The company said the injured were receiving treatment at medical facilities in the city. In its initial statement, it reported that one person had been killed. An update issued at 10:16 a.m. confirmed that a second person had died, bringing the death toll from the attack to two.
The attack also affected the plant’s production operations. ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih said damage was reported to the plant’s main energy and blast furnace production facilities, resulting in a partial suspension of production.
Relevant specialists are assessing the extent of the damage and evaluating the possibilities and timeline for restarting operations.
The company condemned the attack, stressing that the facility is a civilian target operating in the mining and metallurgical sector.
ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih also recalled that the plant was hit by a missile attack in 2022, which destroyed a rolling mill workshop and killed one employee.
The company said further updates would be provided in line with the requirements imposed by wartime conditions.
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