# Russian strikes hit two major Ukrainian steel plants, killing two and injuring six

https://mins.news/en/item/55857

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-12 13:36 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russian-strikes-hit-2-major-ukrainian-steel-plants-killing-2-and-injuring-6/

> Russian missiles struck the Zaporizhstal and ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih steel plants overnight on Sept. 12, killing two contractor employees and injuring six workers, according to the companies. Four ballistic missiles hit Zaporizhstal, which Metinvest said suffered critical damage, while production and auxiliary facilities were damaged at the Kryvyi Rih plant.

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