Russia intensifies strikes on Ukrainian industry, killing seven in Kyiv

Russia intensified attacks on Ukrainian industry, killing seven people in Kyiv on Friday, including a 14-year-old boy, and wounding 58. ArcelorMittal halted steel production at its largest Ukrainian plant, citing unsafe conditions after repeated strikes. The steelmaker said four attacks in five weeks killed five workers and caused extensive damage at its Kryvyi Rih facility. The closure is another blow to Ukraine's steel sector, once 15% of exports, now pressured by Russian strikes and EU restrictions. At least 200 civilians died in Ukraine in September, per UN monitors. Kyiv has also escalated drone strikes on Russian refineries and defense sites, while President Putin warned of retaliation. ArcelorMittal expects a $1 billion loss from the shutdown.