Російське вторгнення перекроїло промислову карту України. Але важка індустрія залишається опорою національної економіки і готується до відбудови країни.Коли ви їдете мостом через Дніпро, заходите в офісну багатоповерхівку чи чекаєте на метро, ви оточені продукцією важкої промисловості. Металеві конструкції мостів, арматура в бетоні, рейки під потягами – все це виплавили, відлили та зварили на заводах від Кривого Рогу до Ужгорода.До війни важка промисловість давала кожну п'яту гривню ВВП, забезпечувала роботою мільйон українців і приносила в бюджет десятки мільярдів податків.Сьогодні, на 35-му році незалежності та під час повномасштабної війни, наша важка індустрія переживає найдраматичнішу трансформацію за всю свою історію – залишила під окупацією десятки заводів, релокувала частину підприємств на захід країни, перетворила цивільні потужності на арсенали і готує фундамент для відновлення.У партнерському проєкті LIGA.net та Метінвесту розказуємо, як війна трансформувала важку промислов

Працюємо, допомагаємо, захищаємо заради спільної мети. В умовах повномасштабної війни Група Метінвест є надійною опорою для держави та її громадян. Підтримку від компанії отримують оборонці, мирні мешканці й співробітники підприємств. На шляху до перемоги ми об’єднані як ніколи та не зупинимось, допоки над всіма містами України не замайорить синьо-жовтий.Що важливого вдалося зробити за останні сім днів, розповідаємо в традиційному дайджесті Метінвесту. Читайте та дізнавайтеся більше про опору України.1У Запоріжжі запустили платформу Veteran Help для підтримки ветеранів2Метінвест розширює програму стажування для українських студентів Steel Force3Метінвест – у трійці найбільших інвесторів України за час війни за версією NV4На Запоріжкоксі відбулася донорська акція зі збору крові для потреб лікарень5Metinvest Digital увійшов до п’ятірки найбільших IT-компаній українського бізнесу6Криворізька молодь та захисники провели дискусію у межах проєкту «Спілкуй. Ветеран»7На Північному ГЗК відбуло

A donor campaign to collect blood for the needs of city hospitals took place at Zaporizhcoke. To help patients requiring urgent medical attention, 32 employees of the enterprise joined the initiative and donated blood. Overall, over 15 litres of blood were donated during the campaign, which means dozens of potentially saved lives. "Blood donation is about responsibility and humanity for me. We often think that saving someone's life requires heroic actions; however, sometimes it is enough to come and donate blood. This is not difficult, but can be crucial for someone," shared Maksym SHAPOVALOV, Head of the By-product Capture Shop. Today, the need for donor blood in Zaporizhzhia remains high and continues to grow, especially because of hostilities. Blood is required for surgeries, treating the injured, assisting affected civilians, patients with serious illnesses, women in labour, and people who need urgent blood transfusions. Donor blood cannot be replaced with artificial alternatives;

The key challenges facing Ukrainian steelmakers in the EU market, and possible ways to overcome them, were outlined by Yuriy Ryzhenkov, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Metinvest Group, at the “EU-Ukraine 2026: Road to URC” business summit, held in Brussels.The summit was dedicated to strengthening Ukraine’s economic integration into the EU. The event provided a platform for discussing reconstruction and investment in strategic sectors of the economy. It brought together more than 140 speakers, including senior officials from the European Commission and the government of Ukraine, representatives of international financial institutions and leading Ukrainian companies. The event was organised by the European Commission, the governments of Ukraine and Poland, and European Business Summits.Ryzhenkov took part in the panel discussion “Industrial Ramstein: Equipping Ukrainian Industry for Recovery, Resilience and EU Integration”, held as part of the Ukraine-EU Industrial Dialogue. Also join

The "Free Waves" rehabilitation programme for veterans through swimming has been operating for almost two years in Zaporizhzhia, Kryvyi Rih, and Kamianske. These free swimming sessions are designed to restore the physical and mental condition of service members and veterans after injuries and combat-related stress. In Zaporizhzhia, the initiative is implemented by the NGO "Zaporizhzhia. Platform for Joint Action" with support from Metinvest Group in coordination with Zaporizhstal. The programme is based on the methodology of Olympic medallist Denys Sylantiev, combining an individual approach with effective aquatic rehabilitation techniques. The main idea is gentle recovery of the body without overloading the joints and spine, as well as the gradual restoration of mobility and proper breathing. In addition, the sessions have a strong psychological effect, helping participants relieve tension and reduce stress.Ihor Nosyk, a war veteran, has been attending the rehabilitation programme in

All key services for military personnel, veterans, and their families have been brought together in a single platform. In Zaporizhzhia, new tools to support veterans – namely the multifunctional Veteran Help platform and an updated services guide – have been presented. The initiative was implemented by NGO “Zaporizhzhia. Platform for Joint Action”, in partnership with the charitable organisation “Rubicon of Freedom”, as part of the “Speak-up, Veteran” project. During the event, participants were introduced to an online platform that brings together information on public, civil society, and private services for military personnel, veterans – both men and women – and members of their families. This includes a wide range of support, such as: ranging from legal and psychological support to rehabilitation services.Serhii DRUZHYNIN, Regional Coordinator of the All-Ukrainian Mental Health Programme “How Are You?”, noted:“The platform brings together a very wide range of resources and service

Metinvest supports Ukraine's defenders by implementing a comprehensive assistance programme across its enterprises. An important part of this programme for several years has been the "Speak Up. Veteran" project. As part of this initiative, a discussion panel was held at one of the educational institutions in the Inhulets district. Participants discussed challenges, stereotypes, and ways to build open dialogue between defenders and civilians without combat experience. Learning to understand, listen to, and support one another in order to jointly find solutions to important social issues was the goal of the event. In Kryvyi Rih, at a lyceum in the Inhulets district, the seventh discussion panel within the "Speak Up. Veteran” project has already taken place. Over the past few years, this initiative has become a space of trust and openness. The project is implemented with the support of Metinvest in cooperation with the City Defence Council and the NGO "Kryvyi Rih Foundation for the Futur

Metinvest Group has been named one of the three largest private investors in Ukraine during the full-scale war, according to NV magazine.The publication has compiled its first-ever ranking of the 50 largest domestic investors, which together invested UAH454.7 billion in Ukraine’s economy over the four years of the full-scale invasion. The editorial methodology considered only traditional capital investment (CAPEX): this included funds directed towards rebuilding damaged infrastructure, launching new facilities, carrying out repairs and restoring logistics.Metinvest ranked third, having invested UAH37.8 billion in its operations between 2022 and 2025.In comments to NV, Metinvest Group CEO Yuriy Ryzhenkov outlined the Group’s investment principles, its key decisions, and examples of successful investments made by other companies.– What two principles guide your investment approach?– First, we prioritise investment in Ukrainian assets. This means repairs and modernisation to ensure that

The second season of Metinvest Group’s international Steel Force programme has begun – an initiative aimed at engaging Ukrainian students studying abroad in internships and potential future employment with the company. Steel Force: How It All Began and the Initial Results The Steel Force programme was launched in 2025 as an initiative aimed at engaging talented Ukrainian youth who are studying abroad, encouraging them to build a successful career at Metinvest. Amid the realities of war and global migration, the programme seeks to preserve young people’s connection with Ukraine and motivate them to apply their knowledge and potential specifically within a Ukrainian company. Yuriy Ryzhenkov, CEO of Metinvest, came up with the idea of the project after communicating with students from the Ukrainian association at King’s College London. The company’s executives held a series of meetings with young people at universities across the United Kingdom. Nearly 90 students applied to take part in

At Metinvest Polytechnic Technical University, specialists are trained who combine technical expertise with managerial competencies and, already during their studies, work on real production challenges. A compelling example of this approach is the story of master’s programme graduate Ivan Tkachenko, an engineer in the Engineering and Construction Site Management Department at Metinvest Sichstal. Метинвест — международная вертикально интегрированная горно-металлургическая группThis year, Ivan is among the university’s fifty master’s graduates. Prior to enrolment, he already possessed a strong technical background and professional experience; however, he decided to strengthen his managerial skill set. Having chosen the management track and the educational programme “Project Management of Change in the Mining and Steelmaking Business”, he acquired knowledge that he now applies directly in his work on large‑scale industrial projects.“I work for a company that implements very large‑scale s