The mine in Donbas was de-energized due to shelling: there were 35 miners underground

On Thursday, December 7, a mine in Donetsk region was left without electricity due to shelling. Due to the power outage underground, 35 miners found themselves below the surface.

The power outage caused 35 miners to become trapped underground.

This information was reported by the Ministry of Energy's press service.

"Due to the hostilities, 110 kV overhead power lines in Donetsk region were de-energized. A settlement and a mine are without voltage," the report says.

According to the ministry, 35 workers who were in the mine are being brought to the surface.

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