Ukraine struck the Bilorichenska coal mine within the Russian-controlled Luhansk area, damaging a energy substation and leaving 41 mine staff trapped underground, a Russian-installed official stated on Monday.
“All the relevant services are taking steps to rescue the miners and restore power to the mine,” Leonid Pasechnik, the Moscow-appointed head of the area, stated.
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He stated that the contact with the miners had already been established, and that that they had a provide of consuming water.
(FRANCE 24 with Reuters)
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