The Samsonivska-Zakhidna mine, once hailed as the “mine of the future,” is now in a dire state, according to Artem Lysohor, chairman of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration.
Located near Otamanivka, the mine was handed over to a Russian investor for a symbolic price following the occupation in 2014. Despite initial promises of large-scale development, increased coal production, and new machinery, none of these commitments have materialized.
“Last year, there was talk of restarting operations, but it seems they have changed their minds,” Lysohor stated.
Before the Russian occupation, Samsonivska-Zakhidna was one of Luhansk’s key coal producers, contributing significantly to the region’s economy. Now, its future remains uncertain.
