On October 19, a significant Russian military operation targeted a coal mine in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, resulting in the entrapment of 192 workers underground. Ukrainian energy company DTEK, which operates the mine, reported the incident to local authorities. The attack has caused widespread concern, with officials confirming the severity of the situation and launching an immediate rescue operation. The mine, a critical part of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, has been a target of Russian military efforts in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. According to DTEK, the attack was carried out using heavy weaponry, causing structural damage to the mine and blocking escape routes for the trapped miners. Ukrainian emergency services, including the State Emergency Service (SES), have been coordinating with military and civilian teams to rescue the workers, with the operation expected to take several days. The incident has raised questions about the vulnerability of industrial sites in conflict zones and the potential risks to civilian workers. Despite the ongoing rescue efforts, the safety of the trapped miners remains uncertain, and the situation is under continuous evaluation by both Ukrainian government and international humanitarian organizations.