Crisis response follows Krivoy Rog incidents involving ArcelorMittal Ukraine
The ArcelorMittal facility, recognized as Ukraine’s largest steel producer, faced a sudden emergency sequence after a series of explosions and a fire in Krivoy Rog. A representative from the plant’s press service, Vladimir Gaidash, conveyed the situation to a Public TV channel, outlining the immediate actions taken to address the disruption and its aftermath. (Source: ArcelorMittal press service reportage)
Gaidash described urgent crisis measures that were deployed to stabilize the site and mitigate the consequences of the power outage that followed the explosions. He noted that responders needed to act quickly to secure critical infrastructure and protect workers and nearby residents. (Source: ArcelorMittal press service reportage)
Reports dated February 2 indicate that the Krivoy Rog incidents involved a chain of explosions that led to widespread power outages across several districts of the city. Local news coverage noted the enduring impact on electricity supplies as authorities and utility operators assessed the scope of the damage. On the night of February 4, residents captured a large-scale blaze near the area; however, ArcelorMittal subsequently disputed that the fire originated on its premises, signaling a need for verification and further investigation. (Source: Strana.ua and official company statements)
In the Dnepropetrovsk region, approximately 15 thousand residents found themselves without electrical service as the disruption unfolded. Officials coordinated with energy providers and emergency services to restore power and assess safety risks in nearby zones. (Source: regional energy and emergency reports)
Earlier in Krivoy Rog, some neighborhoods reported heating interruptions linked to an outage within the heating network. Utility crews worked to restore heat supply alongside power restoration efforts, aiming to prevent further disruption to households during cold weather. (Source: local utility communications)
As investigations continued, authorities emphasized careful monitoring of infrastructure, ongoing repair work, and the flow of vital information to residents. The situation highlighted the interdependence of energy, industrial operations, and municipal services in regional resilience planning. (Source: public safety updates and company briefings)