Dozens of people were trapped in mine to Ukraineafter a Russian bombing in Donetsk, with the first report being one dead and three injured.
The Russian bombing was carried out in the Donobropilla region in the Donetsk region in Eastern Ukraine, resulting in a suspension of electricity in a local mine.
According to the head of the Ukrainian Free Trade Union Confederation, Mikailos VolNetz, due to the Russian attack and the interruption of electricity 148 miners remain trapped in a mine in the area, which is well known for large coal reserves.
Breaking
As a result of a russian strike, the mines in the Dobropillia community have been de-energized.
148 miners remain underground. pic.twitter.com/vDj3VWvm06
— UAVoyager (@NAFOvoyager) August 26, 2025
As a result of Russian shelling, the mines in Dobropillia community were left without power. 148 miners remain underground, — reported Mykhailo Volynets. pic.twitter.com/PiNiGCEVJz
– Blogue Ghost Foundation (@bf_ghost_ua) August 26, 2025
The whole area has been in the center of Russian hostilities, with Russian forces being promoted to the Donetsk area.
The Ukrainian forces sent aid and, according to their announcement, to repel and in some cases to encircle the enemy forces, even capturing captives.
11 Russian invaders were captured by the 33rd Assault Regiment in the Pokrovsk direction! They ask to exchange them for the guys from Azov
The Russians who joyfully announced their “advance” were surrounded and are now actively surrendering
You will get to know each of… pic.twitter.com/WSGZkhPLK9
— Cloooud | (@GloOouD) August 26, 2025
Despite efforts for peace, the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to rage with each other bombings causing blows in the two countries.