The largest metals plant ArcelorMittal begins to preserve production that was interrupted by missile strikes.
The plant in Caribou Rog goes into "cold stop" mode.
"According to our present assessment, safe action is impossible while the war continues. After the end of the war, when the conditions allow it, we will start a dialogue with the government of Ukraine and re-examine whether it is possible to resume the activity in a safe and sustainable way", states the management of the project.
Earlier, the Cariboo Rogue City Council asked Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal not to close the factory, which employs about 17,000 people.
Industry sources state that all Ukrainian metal factories have already been destroyed by shelling.