# Russian missile hits Lakshmi Mittal’s Ukraine plant, two dead

2026-08-17T05:52:30+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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A Russian missile strike hit the ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih steel plant in central Ukraine on August 16, killing two people and injuring 14, Ukrainian officials and the company said. The attack damaged key production facilities, forcing the steelmaker to partially suspend operations. The plant, Ukraine's largest steel-producing facility, is owned by Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal's ArcelorMittal group. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed 14 injured and condemned the strike on civilian infrastructure. Russia's defence ministry said it targeted a metallurgical plant and military-industrial facilities, including one involved in producing Ukraine's Flamingo missiles. The attack came as Ukraine launched one of its largest drone barrages on Russia, with Moscow reporting 822 drones destroyed overnight.

## Coverage

- economictimes.indiatimes.com <https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/lakshmi-mittal-arcelormittals-kryvyi-rih-plant-ukraines-largest-steel-facility-hit-by-russian-missile-2-killed/articleshow/133286841.cms>
- indiatvnews.com <https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/world/lakshmi-mittal-arcelormittal-plant-ukraine-russian-strike-2026-08-17-1051578>
- nationalheraldindia.com <https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/business/russian-missile-strike-hits-arcelormittal-plant-in-ukraine-killing-two>

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Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources. Last updated 2026-08-17T05:56:14+00:00.

Tags: ArcelorMittal, Kryvyi Rih, Lakshmi Mittal, Russia, Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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