Restoring a home damaged by enemy attacks requires time, effort and significant resources. During such challenging times, it is especially important to feel supported and know that there are people ready to help.
At Zaporizhstal, a financial assistance programme continues to support employees whose homes have been damaged as a result of enemy attacks. The programme enables people to gradually restore their homes and return to their normal lives.
“In the current circumstances, a company's responsibility towards its people takes on special significance. We understand how difficult it is to restore homes after enemy attacks, and we strive to make this easier for our employees. The support programme exists to ensure that people have the resources needed to rebuild their homes and feel the support of the team. We remain one team not only at work, but also in difficult life situations,” says Taras Shevchenko, Acting General Director of Zaporizhstal.
Since the start of the full-scale war, the plant has spent almost UAH 8.5 million to support its employees. Financial assistance for home restoration has already been provided to 378 employees.
For Olesia Kyshka, Lead Economist at the HR Directorate, the company's support provided an opportunity to restore her home after it was damaged in an enemy strike on 19 July. On that day, guided aerial bombs struck near her home in the Voznesenivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, and the blast wave partially shattered the windows in her apartment. Thanks to the company's financial assistance, the glazing was restored promptly.
“I am sincerely grateful to the plant for its support and care during this difficult time. When something like this happens, it is very important to feel that you are not facing it alone, that there are people around you who are ready to help. Damage to a home always brings additional stress and expenses, so the financial assistance made it possible to resolve the problem more quickly and return to normal life. I truly appreciate that, during such a difficult period, the plant supported me and did not leave me to deal with it on my own,” says Olesia Kyshka.
Viktor Miroshnychenko, a flame cutter at the Hot Strip Mill, faced severe damage to his home after a guided aerial bomb struck near his house on 30 June 2026. The blast wave almost completely tore off the roof and shattered the windows and doors. Viktor decided to restore his home gradually with his own efforts. With the plant’s support, he has already installed new windows and is now focused on repairing the roof.
“The assistance from the plant is very important to me because it gives me the opportunity to complete repairs more quickly and restore my home. Nowadays, everyone needs something to hold on to. For me, that is both my home and my work. When you come to work, focus on your job, talk to your colleagues, and realise that you are needed, it gives you strength. You work, earn a salary, make plans and gradually rebuild what the war has destroyed,” shares Viktor.
The support programme for employees whose homes have been damaged by shelling remains an important part of Zaporizhstal’s commitment to its people. The programme also covers employees of other Metinvest enterprises in Zaporizhzhia.