https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-steel-industry-is-nearing-collapseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-steel-industry-is-nearing-collapsehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-steel-industry-is-nearing-collapse#u95765Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:27:25 +0000Ukraine's steel industry is on the brink of collapse due to a surge in Russian strikes on factories. ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih, the country's largest steel company, said it cannot restart steel production. The sector, which contributed 7% of Ukraine's GDP last year, is calling for more domestic and international support.Why it mattersThe steel industry is a significant part of Ukraine's economy. Russian attacks have targeted key industrial centers, disrupting production. The situation has been escalating since the summer.What is confirmedUkraine's largest steel company,