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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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Russia prepares an "information alibi": a fake about sabotage in the Kramatorsk maternity hospital may cover their future strike

The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine warns about false information regarding the deployment of Ukrainian military personnel in the Kramatorsk maternity hospital. This may indicate Russia's preparation for a new war crime against the civilian population.

Society • August 7, 08:09 AM • 3885 views
Russian strike on Nikopol on August 6: there are dead and wounded, including rescuersPhoto

As a result of the Russian artillery shelling of Nikopol, three people were killed, including a rescuer. Four more people were injured, and a car was destroyed.

Society • August 6, 05:59 PM • 8061 views
Enemy drone hit a car: Ukrposhta employee killed, another wounded in Donetsk region as a result of shellingPhoto

In Donetsk region, an enemy drone hit a Ukrposhta car, killing Olga Bordunova, head of the mobile post office. The driver, Pavlo, was wounded, but his condition is improving.

Society • August 6, 04:00 PM • 4611 views
Russian strike on Kramatorsk: death toll rises to sevenVideo

As a result of the Russian strike on Kramatorsk on July 31, 7 people died. Rescuers dismantled 1685 tons of destroyed structures and extinguished the fire.

Society • August 4, 05:45 PM • 7024 views
Russian strike on an apartment building in Kramatorsk on July 31 has already claimed 6 lives

The death toll from the strike on an apartment building in Kramatorsk on July 31 has risen to six. The body of a girl born in 2004 was recovered from under the rubble, and the search operation continues.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 11:24 AM • 3359 views
Russians again attacked Kramatorsk and Dobropillia in the morning, there is one injured personPhoto

Russian troops shelled Kramatorsk on the morning of August 4 using a UAV. A multi-apartment sector of the city came under attack.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 09:17 AM • 3397 views
Since the beginning of this day, there have been 153 combat engagements at the front: the hottest spots are in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions

On August 3, 153 combat engagements took place at the front. Ukrainian forces repelled 38 attacks in the Pokrovsk direction and 25 in the Lyman direction, holding back the enemy's offensive.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 07:35 PM • 10969 views
Russian missile strike on Kramatorsk on July 31: death toll rises to five

As a result of the enemy shelling of Kramatorsk on July 31, the death toll has risen to five. Russian troops struck an apartment building, destroying half of the building.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 06:12 PM • 5326 views
The death toll from the Russian strike on Kramatorsk has risen to 4 people - State Emergency Service

As a result of the Russian strike on a residential building in Kramatorsk on July 31, 4 people died and 13 were injured. Rescuers extinguished the fire and cleared over 185 tons of debris.

Society • August 3, 10:30 AM • 15823 views
Russian army attacked energy infrastructure facilities in Sumy region: some people left without electricity

The Russian army attacked energy infrastructure facilities in Sumy region. Some consumers in Sumy district were left without electricity.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 02:21 PM • 4450 views
In Kramatorsk, public transport will run until 5:00 PM - city council

Public transport will operate until 5:00 PM due to the security situation and emergency power outages.

Society • August 1, 01:25 PM • 3864 views
Russian strike on Kramatorsk: death toll rises to three

The number of victims of the Russian strike on Kramatorsk on July 31 has increased. 3 people died, 10 were wounded; search and rescue operation continues.

Society • August 1, 07:44 AM • 4426 views
Russians struck an apartment building in Kramatorsk: one person reported dead and 11 wounded

In Kramatorsk, as a result of a Russian strike on a 5-story building, 1 person died and 11 were wounded, one of them in serious condition. Half of the building is completely destroyed.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 01:12 PM • 4172 views
Kramatorsk shelled by Russia: city center hit

Russian occupiers shelled Kramatorsk on July 31, the city center was hit.

Society • July 31, 12:47 PM • 5352 views
Embezzlement in drone procurement through individual entrepreneurs: a scheme to misappropriate almost UAH 2 million exposedPhoto

A scheme of embezzlement has been exposed in Kyiv Oblast, where the head of the financial service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine misappropriated almost UAH 2 million during drone procurement. He concluded contracts at inflated prices with controlled individual entrepreneurs, creating artificial competition in tenders.

Crimes and emergencies • July 31, 09:33 AM • 4116 views
Water supply to a number of settlements in Donetsk Oblast has been reduced: the OVA explained the reason

In Donetsk Oblast, water supply to four cities has been reduced due to repairs to the main pipe of the Second Donetsk water pipeline. Water supply will be restored after the completion of works.

News of the World • July 30, 06:24 PM • 5101 views
Ukraine is going through the most difficult stage of the war, Russians are approaching key cities in the east - CNN

Ukraine is going through the most difficult stage of the full-scale war, as Russian troops are approaching Kupyansk, Kostiantynivka, and Pokrovsk. The loss of these cities will force the Armed Forces of Ukraine to move the defense line to Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.

War in Ukraine • July 29, 08:39 AM • 102540 views
Russian occupiers attacked Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka on July 27: what is known

On July 27, Russian occupiers shelled the Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka communities of Donetsk Oblast. Kramatorsk was attacked by a Molniya-2 UAV, while Kostiantynivka was attacked by FPV drones, aerial bombs, artillery, and mines.

Society • July 28, 07:44 AM • 4626 views
More than a quarter of all battles today took place in the Pokrovsk direction - General Staff

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 92 combat engagements over the day, 25 of which took place in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian troops continue to storm the positions of Ukrainian defenders, as well as shell border settlements.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 01:58 PM • 4166 views
Battles for Pokrovsk: 1380 residents remain in the city, the enemy does not stop shellingVideo

In Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, 1380 people remain; the enemy shelled the city 3160 times in 24 hours. One person died, 20 were injured in the region, 487 people were evacuated from frontline cities.

Society • July 23, 02:20 PM • 7358 views
Russians hit a house in Kramatorsk with a KAB: a child died

On the night of July 22, Russian troops attacked Kramatorsk with a guided aerial bomb, hitting an apartment building. As a result of the strike, a boy born in 2015 died, and five more people were injured.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 06:09 AM • 5098 views
154 battles per day: AFU struck seven concentrations of Russian forces and equipment

Over the past day, July 19, 154 combat engagements took place. The Defense Forces hit seven concentrations of enemy personnel and equipment, a UAV control point, and an occupiers' artillery system.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 06:00 AM • 8622 views
In Donetsk region, enemy attacked a volunteers' car in the morning, dropped a bomb on Kostiantynivka: one dead and 4 woundedPhoto

On the morning of July 18, Russian troops attacked the Donetsk region, as a result of which one woman was killed and four people were injured. In Rodynske, a drone hit a volunteers' car, and Kostiantynivka was subjected to airstrikes.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 07:49 AM • 7534 views
Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka hit by Russian strikes: two dead, seven woundedPhoto

Russian troops attacked Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast. As a result of the shelling, two people were killed and seven were wounded.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 11:00 AM • 6607 views
Russian strike on shopping center in Dobropillia: one person killed, 21 injuredPhoto

Russian troops struck Dobropillia, Donetsk region, killing 1 person and injuring 21. 54 retail outlets, 304 apartments in 13 buildings, and 8 cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 04:59 PM • 4470 views
Russian troops advanced in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions: DeepState update

The analytical project DeepState reported on the advance of Russian troops near Ambarnoye in the Kharkiv region, as well as Udachne, Tolstoye, and Fedorivka in the Donetsk region. This happened on the night of Wednesday, July 16.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 09:36 PM • 5660 views
General Staff on the front situation: 148 combat engagements, the enemy used 1218 kamikaze drones for attacks

Since the beginning of the day, 148 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The occupiers used 1218 kamikaze drones and carried out over 4000 shellings, delivering one missile and 39 air strikes.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 07:25 PM • 5188 views
Kramatorsk suffered two enemy strikes: injured reported

Kramatorsk in Donetsk region suffered two enemy shellings of the private sector. According to preliminary information, there are casualties, the consequences of the Russian strike are being established.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 12:44 PM • 5448 views
Over half of the battles on the front are concentrated in three directions - General Staff

Since the beginning of July 14, 88 battles have taken place on the front, more than half of which are concentrated in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Lyman directions. Ukrainian military personnel are repelling numerous enemy attacks, who are actively using aviation and artillery.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 02:00 PM • 8622 views
Conducted forced "mobilization": suspicion announced against the head of the "LPR military enlistment office" in Stanytsia Luhanska

The SBU announced suspicion against the "LPR military commissar" who has been cooperating with the occupiers since 2014. He organized the forced mobilization of men, who were sent to "meat assaults" against the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 14, 01:41 PM • 6248 views