POKROVSK
.... the loss of Pokrovsk will be costly for the Ukrainian economy, especially for the metallurgical enterprises in Donbass (which are largely owned by the oligarch Viktor Pinchuk). Metallurgy products and grain exports are the two, remaining, key pillars of the Ukrainian economy.
.... "The fall of Pokrovsk can turn into a catastrophe for our country. This is the only large mine [in Donbass] where coking coal is mined, which is essential for metallurgical production. The loss of Pokrovsk will mean the loss of its coking coal and the shutdown of 'Metinvest' [the large, metallurgical enterprise owned by oligarch Viktor Pinchuk].
https://english.almayadeen.net/articles/analysis/the-kursk-raid-by-ukraine--and-the-imminent-loss-to-ukraine
And the ukraine economy is not doing too well ..
Ukraine reports 30% GDP drop, massive job losses, and $43Bln deficit
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/Economy/ukraine-reports-30--gdp-drop--massive-job-losses--and--43bln
