Steel production at a Ukrainian metallurgical plant

The photo shows a worker in a protective helmet and workwear performing welding operations in a metallurgical plant, with a fountain of sparks erupting from the torch. The scene captures daily labor in an industry now going through a systemic crisis caused by strikes on flagship plants, closed ports and EU quotas. Metallurgy remains a key export sector for Ukraine, losing up to $200 million in revenue per month.