Three days of mourning have been declared in the Donetsk region following the November 18 blast, which marked one of the worst mining disasters in Ukraine since the country became independent in 1991.
A fire and damage to ventilation systems were reported to have been hindering search operations at the Zasyadko mine.
A mine union chief has suggested there is little hope the missing miners will be found alive.
Earlier, more than 350 miners were reported rescued from the mine following the explosion.
President Viktor Yushchenko, who is due to visit Donetsk today, has criticized the government of Prime Minster Viktor Yanukovych for making insufficient efforts to implement safe mining practices.
(compiled from agency reports)
