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Kramatorsk

Administrative center of Donetsk Oblast
Kramatorsk is a city in the Donetsk Oblast in eastern Ukraine, located on the banks of the Kazennyi Torets River, a right tributary of the Siverskyi Donets. Its pre-war population was estimated at 147,145 people (2022 estimate), and in July 2025, the number was reported to be around 53,000 people. The city has served as the temporary administrative center of Donetsk Oblast since October 2014 and is also the administrative center of the Kramatorsk Raion. The city was founded in 1868 around a railway station and developed into an important industrial center for mechanical engineering. Kramatorsk is considered a large urban agglomeration within the Donbas, historically rich in natural resources, including chalk, sand, and valuable clays.
1932
The settlement received city status
2014
The city became the temporary administrative center of Donetsk Oblast
2020
The city ranked 40th in the transparency rating of 100 Ukrainian cities in the "Transparent Cities" study by Transparency International Ukraine
2023
Kramatorsk ranked 2nd in the rating of cities for renaming toponyms as part of decolonization in the "Transparent Cities" study by Transparency International Ukraine
2025
Kramatorsk received the honorary title "Hero City of Ukraine," according to the decree of the President of Ukraine dated September 30, 2025
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Russian drone attacked Odesa district - two civilians wounded, woman hospitalized

As a result of a UAV strike in the Odesa district, a house was damaged and two pensioners were wounded. A 70-year-old woman was hospitalized in moderate condition.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 04:48 PM • 3082 views
Russia struck a high-rise building in Kramatorsk - four people woundedPhoto

Russian troops hit a high-rise building in Kramatorsk, four people were injured. The victims have been provided with assistance, and an investigation has been launched.

Society • June 16, 02:38 PM • 6832 views
Russia struck a residential neighborhood in Kramatorsk with a KAB: three dead and four woundedPhoto

The occupiers struck a residential neighborhood in Kramatorsk with a guided aerial bomb (KAB). As a result of the shelling, three people were killed and four others were injured.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 04:31 PM • 3179 views
SBU dismantles six large-scale weapons trafficking channelsPhoto

The SBU dismantled six channels for the sale of captured weapons, detaining military personnel and civilians. 130 grenade launchers and 20,000 rounds of ammunition were seized.

Society • June 2, 01:52 PM • 5762 views
One person killed, six wounded as a result of Russian shelling in Donetsk region – policePhoto

Due to the shelling of eight settlements in the Donetsk region, one person was killed and six others were wounded. 55 residential buildings and infrastructure facilities were damaged.

Society • May 30, 09:45 AM • 15816 views
The enemy does not abandon intentions to break beyond the Pokrovsk agglomeration - Syrskyi

Syrskyi visited combat brigades in the Donetsk region and assessed the enemy's actions. The Russians are attempting to break through the defenses of Pokrovsk using small infantry groups.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 12:52 PM • 3630 views
In Kramatorsk, a law enforcement officer sold grenade launchers and anti-tank grenades via TelegramPhoto

A police inspector sold two grenade launchers and ten anti-tank grenades for 30,000 hryvnias. The suspect was detained and remanded in custody.

Crimes and emergencies • May 26, 12:50 PM • 3223 views
Russian strike on the center of Kramatorsk: number of wounded rises to 10Photo

The occupiers struck the center of Kramatorsk, resulting in at least 10 people being wounded. Rescuers have extinguished fires in buildings and vehicles.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 06:10 PM • 7779 views
Occupiers drop two aerial bombs on the center of Kramatorsk, five people woundedPhoto

Russian troops dropped two aerial bombs on the center of Kramatorsk, wounding five people. High-rise buildings and cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 05:38 PM • 4430 views
Russian attack on Kramatorsk claimed the lives of two peoplePhoto

On May 25, two people were killed as a result of the shelling of the Kramatorsk community. Three more women sustained mine-blast injuries and concussions.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 11:51 AM • 4331 views
Kramatorsk attacked by Russia with five FAB-250s; injuries reported, Nova Poshta branch hit

Russia struck Kramatorsk with five aerial bombs, wounding three people. 14 high-rise buildings and a post office were damaged, where 20% of parcels were buried under rubble.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 08:12 AM • 4025 views
Russians drop three KABs on Kramatorsk, 6 wounded

Russian troops shelled Kramatorsk with FAB-250 aerial bombs targeting residential areas. Six civilians sustained injuries of varying degrees of severity.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 09:03 AM • 4250 views
Deputy Head of Kramatorsk District State Administration Simashov killed in Russian airstrike

Roman Simashov died on May 8 from wounds sustained after an airstrike on Kramatorsk on May 5. He served as the Deputy Head of the District State Administration.

Society • May 9, 12:04 PM • 6335 views
Russians dropped three aerial bombs on a residential area of Kramatorsk - there are casualtiesPhotoVideo

Occupiers struck Kramatorsk with FAB-250 bombs, resulting in the death of a man and injury to a woman. A high-rise building and three vehicles were damaged.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 08:34 PM • 5417 views
Bomb attack on the center of Kramatorsk: number of wounded rises to 12, the oldest is 91 years old

Five people were killed and 12 wounded due to a strike on Kramatorsk with three FAB-250 aerial bombs. Debris removal and the search for victims continue at the impact sites.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 05:20 PM • 4387 views
Rescue operation continues in Kramatorsk, death toll from enemy strike rises to fivePhoto

Russia struck the center of Kramatorsk with aerial bombs; five dead and five wounded have been reported. A rescue operation is ongoing at the scene.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 04:11 PM • 4492 views
Occupiers dropped three high-explosive aerial bombs on the center of Kramatorsk, fatalities reportedVideo

As a result of the strike with three aerial bombs on Kramatorsk, at least three people were killed and five wounded. Emergency services and medics are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 03:50 PM • 4209 views
“Hulk’s Girlfriend” – Volunteers evacuate a green dog from Druzhkivka

In Druzhkivka, volunteers found a dog that had turned bright green after chewing through food coloring. The animal has already been spayed in Kramatorsk.

Society • May 4, 03:00 PM • 4516 views
Enemy drone attacked a gas station in Kramatorsk, a fire broke outPhoto

According to rescuers, under the constant threat of repeated shelling, firefighters liquidated the fire over a total area of 103 square meters.

Crimes and emergencies • April 30, 03:26 PM • 4285 views
Over 110 attacks recorded at the front, the enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions - General Staff

The General Staff recorded the highest enemy activity in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions. The enemy attacked 112 times and launched air strikes.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 01:39 PM • 5791 views
Adjusted fire on Kramatorsk and set an armored vehicle on fire - SBU detained another Russian agent

In Donetsk region, a marauder was detained who transmitted coordinates for shelling and burned an armored vehicle of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The traitor faces life imprisonment with confiscation of property.

Society • April 24, 08:01 AM • 6012 views
Occupiers carried out 144 assaults and used over 3.1 thousand drones - General Staff on the situation at the front

The General Staff recorded 144 combat engagements and thousands of shellings per day. The Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions remain the hottest.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 07:31 PM • 9746 views
Guided 1.5-ton aerial bombs at Kramatorsk defenders - SBU detained Russian GRU agent

Counterintelligence exposed an unemployed man who was transmitting coordinates of command posts and warehouses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to the enemy. The traitor faces life imprisonment.

Society • April 23, 08:26 AM • 5082 views
The enemy carried out 127 attacks and launched over 5.6 thousand drones - General Staff on the situation at the front

The occupiers launched 44 airstrikes and used 5,650 kamikaze drones against the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The hottest areas remain Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka.

Society • April 22, 07:21 PM • 11648 views
Occupiers launched 52 attacks and are actively operating in the Pokrovsk direction - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, the aggressor has attacked the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 52 times, focusing efforts on the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions. Fighting and shelling continue.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 02:36 PM • 4859 views
Over the past day, Russians shelled Donetsk region 15 times – there are wounded, 174 people evacuated – OVA

The occupiers attacked Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts, damaging houses and infrastructure. 174 people, including 56 children, were evacuated from the front line.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 08:22 AM • 4911 views
Russian troops launched 1355 attacks on Donetsk region in 24 hours - there are wounded, one person diedPhoto

As a result of massive attacks on six settlements, one person died and four were wounded. The occupiers used drones and shelled residential areas.

Society • April 18, 08:38 AM • 6320 views
Occupiers carried out 40 attacks, actively operating in the Kramatorsk and Pokrovsk directions - General Staff

The aggressor concentrated efforts on the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk directions. Failed assaults near the Antonivsky Bridge and shelling of Sumy region were recorded.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 03:02 PM • 4362 views
Russian army launched almost 10,000 drones, over 130 battles took place at the front in a day - General StaffPhoto

Over the past day, 132 combat engagements took place, the enemy used 9,701 kamikaze drones. The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 114 artillery systems and over 2,400 enemy drones.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 06:24 AM • 4590 views
General Staff on the front situation: the enemy carried out 100 attacks and launched over 6.4 thousand drones

The General Staff reported 100 combat engagements and the enemy's massive use of 6,451 drones. The greatest activity of the occupiers was recorded in the Pokrovsk direction.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 08:18 PM • 4839 views