Lakshmi Mittal's Ukraine unit hit by missile

On August 16, a Russian missile strike targeted an ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih site in central Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of two people and injuries to 14 others, including workers and contractors. The steelmaker, owned by Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, was forced to partially suspend operations at the plant, which serves as the Ukrainian arm of the world's second-largest steel producer.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the fatalities and injuries, while noting that another Russian attack in the northeastern city of Sumy resulted in a single death. The missile attack caused damage to several Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, where six people were injured and significant fires were reported. Russian officials claimed they targeted military facilities, including a metallurgical plant in Kryvyi Rih and several military-industrial sites in Kyiv.

Ukraine retaliated with a large drone attack on Russia, hitting various military and energy facilities, as well as commercial locations. The conflict between the two nations has escalated with both sides targeting critical infrastructure far from the front lines.