The ongoing economic blockade of the Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine takes toll on lives of thousands of people, trapped in the war-torn region. Russian-backed separatists took over the administrations of local Ukrainian companies in early 2017. Since then, the legal owners have ceased paying staff salaries. Currently, all trade with the uncontrolled part of Donbas has been suspended.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
Hromadske: Blockade leaves tens of thousands without salaries in eastern Ukraine
People walk in front of Metallurgical Works plant in Yenakiyeve, Donetsk, on March 1.
