Russia may close mines in occupied Donbas: reason named

Critical shortage of funding for mines in the occupied territory of Luhansk region

According to glavcom.ua: In the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk region, mines may close due to a critical shortage of funding. According to the Center for Counteracting Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, companies managing the mines in the region are demanding the allocation of 40 billion rubles to continue extraction, but the central government of the Russian Federation is considering the option of closing the mines and purchasing coal from Kuzbass.

Despite the government's promises of 'revitalization of the coal towns of Donbas', most mines remain in ruins or are mothballed, miners are left without jobs, and nine out of the fifteen mines transferred under Russian control are deemed unprofitable.

Problems in the coal industry of Russia

Similar difficulties also exist in the coal industry of Russia, where most companies operate at a loss, despite Putin's promises of support for the sector.

Occupation administration in Kherson and Zaporizhia regions

In Kherson region, a campaign has begun to 'attach' local residents to clinics under Russian policies of mandatory health insurance, while in Zaporizhia region attempts are being made to legalize forced mobilization in the occupied territory.

The CPD notes that these situations demonstrate the true cost of the 'Russian world' and occupation:

• Instead of 'revitalization' - destroyed industry;
• Accrued debts and halted enterprises;
• Complete dependence of the region on the Russian Federation, which does not plan to invest in the recovery of Donbas.

These problems indicate the negative impact of occupation on the economy and the lives of local residents.

The European community and Ukraine support initiatives for the recovery of coal industries, but it is essential to quickly find solutions to improve the situation in the temporarily occupied territories to avoid a serious economic crisis and ensure vital sectors of employment.