![]() ![]() ![]() Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s nuclear, thermal and other power stations continue to disrupt electricity service as the war grinds on for a second year. “Today, the country’s energy independence is more than a priority,” said Oleksandr, the chief engineer, who, like all the coal miners interviewed, spoke on the condition of giving only his first name for security reasons. It is hard work, the miners said, but essential to keep the country going. From there, they operate heavy machinery that digs out the coal and moves the precious resource above ground. ![]() Deep underground in southeastern Ukraine, miners work around the clock extracting coal to power the country’s war effort and to provide civilians with light and heat.Ĭoal is central to meeting Ukraine’s energy needs following the Russia’s military’s 6-month campaign to destroy power stations and other infrastructure, the chief engineer of a mining company in Dnipropetrovsk province said.Įlevators carry the company’s workers underground to the depths of the mine. ![]()
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