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The Ukraine coal miners under constant fire

Activities have continued despite risks

Anna Conkling
Coal mines, including this Pioner mine, in Dobropilia, have been forced to close

Coal mines, including this Pioner mine, in Dobropilia, have been forced to close | Credits: Anna Conkling

The roar of outgoing Ukrainian artillery tore through the air in Dobropillia last week, a town just six miles away from the eastern Donetsk front lines.  It signalled the final blow for the coal mines...

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