MOSCOW, April 6 (Reuters) - Ukraine struck the Bilorichenska coal mine in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region, damaging a power substation and leaving 41 mine workers trapped underground, a Russian-
Miners escape from attacked coal mine in Russian-controlled Ukraine, official says
Evacuation and Aftermath of the Bilorechenska Coal Mine Incident
Successful Rescue Operation
MOSCOW, April 6 (Reuters) - All 41 miners who were trapped underground after Ukraine struck the Bilorechenska coal mine in the Russian‑controlled Luhansk region have been evacuated and are safe, a Russian‑installed official said on Monday.
Restoration of Power and Safety of Miners
Leonid Pasechnik, the Moscow‑appointed head of the region, said power had been restored to the mine and the workers brought to the surface.
Health Status of the Evacuated Miners
He added none of the miners was injured and that no one required medical assistance.
Details of the Attack
Earlier, Pasechnik said a Ukrainian strike had damaged a power substation supplying the mine, leaving workers trapped underground while rescue operations were under way.
Response from Ukrainian Authorities
Kyiv has not commented on the incident.
(Reporting by Reuters; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
