Friends!

Today in the Lviv region happened a terrible tragedy. After the collapse on the mine "Stepova" died miners. According to the Chairman of the Independent Trade Union of Miners of Ukraine Mikhail Volynets we have already know about the death of 8 people, 9 – are injured. The number of victims may increase, because at the emergency station were 34 miners, total number at the mine - 172.

Now landslide eliminated 50 rescuers to conduct rescue operations, involved 5 branches of the State Paramilitary Mountain Rescue Service. The cause of the tragedy is still unknown, the previous version - an explosion of methane. The real reason will be established by the a special committee, which must determine whether safety regulations were violated in the workplace. In addition, after the incident, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has to inspect all coal mining companies to ensure compliance tools and safety.

President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko announced the nationwide mourning for the loss of miners.

Friends! I would like to express my condolences to the families of all the victims. It is unspeakable pain and terrible loss. I wish health and strength to those, who were injured. All our thoughts are with you at this terrible moment.