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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 troops conducted 80 attacks on Ukrainian positions: most active in the Kurakhove and Pokrovske directions

The General Staff reports 80 attacks by Russian troops on Ukrainian Defense Forces positions as of 16:00. The most active fighting is taking place at the Kurakhove and Pokrovske directions.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 02:31 PM • 13586 views
In Donetsk region, 65 civilian objects were damaged as a result of terrorist attacks, 1 person was killed and 11 wounded

Over the past day, the occupants fired 13 times at the settlements of Donetsk region. 65 civilian objects, including 22 residential buildings, were damaged, 1 person was killed and 11 were wounded.

Society • October 9, 07:55 AM • 36057 views
General Staff: 172 combat engagements in 24 hours, most of them in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors

The situation at the front remains difficult. The enemy is attacking, using its superiority in manpower and equipment. Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the onslaught, inflicting significant losses on the enemy.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 05:30 AM • 15380 views
Fire extinguished in Donetsk region after enemy shelling

In Kostyantynivka, Kramatorsk district, a fire caused by an enemy strike on October 6 was extinguished. Rescuers fought the fire for several days, finally eliminating it on October 8.

Society • October 9, 02:50 AM • 47281 views
Ukraine's General Staff: 142 combat engagements took place in the frontline, the most intense in the Kurakhove sector

There were 142 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Kurakhove sector - 39 attacks.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 08:09 PM • 27067 views
Wells are being drilled in Donetsk region to ensure water supply

After the Russians destroyed the water supply infrastructure in Donetsk region, the authorities are taking steps to normalize the situation. It is planned to drill wells in several cities to provide the population with drinking water.

Society • October 8, 02:42 PM • 48564 views
General Staff: 99 battles have already taken place at the front, enemy is particularly active in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors

In the frontline, 99 combat engagements were registered since the beginning of the day. The most active fighting continues in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where the enemy made 19 and 24 attacks respectively.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 01:59 PM • 14308 views
Bombing of residential sector in Donetsk region: one person killed, 12 people injured, including children - police

Russian troops conducted 2809 attacks in Donetsk region using aerial bombs. One person was killed and 12 were wounded, including two children. Dozens of civilian objects were damaged.

Society • October 8, 08:34 AM • 27535 views
General Staff: 172 combat engagements in 24 hours, the hottest - in the Kurakhove sector

The General Staff reported 172 combat engagements over the day. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, where the enemy launched 63 attacks. Defense forces continue operations in the Kursk region.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 05:27 AM • 15929 views
General Staff: 120 combat engagements took place in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors

The General Staff reports 120 combat engagements per day. The enemy was most active at the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, where the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled dozens of occupants' attacks.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 08:44 PM • 17866 views
Three killed and 12 wounded, including a child, as a result of hostile attacks in Donetsk region over the last day

Occupants attacked 19 settlements in Donetsk region, dropping 11 bombs. They damaged 93 civilian objects, including 50 residential buildings. A boy born in 2018 was among the victims.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 07:55 AM • 16131 views
Recently, the enemy has been actively trying to storm the positions of border guards in certain areas - SBGS

The SBGS spokesperson reported active attempts by the enemy to storm border guard positions in some parts of the frontline. The border guards have combat brigades with experience and weapons to counter the attacks.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 07:46 AM • 15979 views
General Staff: 141 combat engagements in 24 hours, most active in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported 141 combat engagements over the past day. The most active enemy attacks took place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, where 39 enemy assaults took place.

War in Ukraine • October 7, 05:49 AM • 15172 views
99 combat engagements took place in the frontline: the most intense in the Pokrovske, Lymanske and Kurakhove sectors - General Staff

There were 99 combat engagements in the frontline. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy carried out 19 assault operations, losing 126 killed and 157 wounded.

War in Ukraine • October 6, 08:21 PM • 38637 views
Russian troops strike at Bilenke in Donetsk region: 4 people wounded, including a child

The shelling of Bilenke in Donetsk region wounded 4 people, including 1 child. An enterprise and private houses were damaged, and the injured were taken to hospitals.

Society • October 6, 02:24 PM • 20237 views
More than fifty enemy attacks on the frontline, occupants intensify activity in the Liman sector - General Staff

Russian troops continue to storm Ukrainian positions in several areas. Most attacks were repelled in the Liman and Pokrovsk sectors, where intense fighting continues.

War in Ukraine • October 6, 02:17 PM • 20614 views
Fire and rescue unit damaged as a result of shelling in Kramatorsk - SES

The Russian occupiers struck at Kramatorsk, damaging the building of the fire and rescue unit. The blast wave damaged the windows and gates of the garage, but the personnel were not injured.

Society • October 6, 11:55 AM • 19838 views
Consequences of Russian strikes in Donetsk region overnight: 2 residents killed, 8 wounded

Russian troops fired 21 times at localities in Donetsk region over the last day. Private houses, multi-storey buildings and infrastructure in several districts were damaged, 2 civilians were killed and 8 were injured.

Society • October 6, 08:18 AM • 42303 views
Ukraine's General Staff: 169 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day, most of them in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors

There were 169 combat engagements in 10 key sectors over the last day. Most attacks were recorded in the Pokrovske (30) and Kurakhove (26) sectors, with the enemy actively using aviation and drones.

War in Ukraine • October 6, 05:34 AM • 35142 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces hold 147 combat engagements in the frontline: enemy attacks in Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors the most - General Staff

The Russians were most active in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, conducting 69 air strikes and firing over 3,590 rounds of fire.

War in Ukraine • October 5, 08:13 PM • 33129 views
Russians attacked three districts of Donetsk region during the day: 2 killed, 6 wounded

On October 5, the occupants attacked Bakhmut, Volnovakha and Kramatorsk districts. As a result of the shelling, a 65-year-old woman and an 86-year-old man were killed, and 7 people were injured of varying severity.

War in Ukraine • October 5, 05:39 PM • 23166 views
General Staff on the situation in the frontline: 67 combat engagements took place, the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector

Over the last day, 67 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector, where the occupants made 15 attempts to attack Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • October 5, 02:07 PM • 23120 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces incurred 159 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day

According to the General Staff, 159 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the past day. The enemy launched 3 missile and 82 air strikes, fired over 4,400 times, including 161 times from multiple rocket launchers.

War in Ukraine • October 5, 05:40 AM • 17953 views
Since the beginning of the day, 97 combat engagements took place: the situation is the most intense in the Kurakhove sector

Over the last day, 97 combat engagements took place, the most active in the Kurakhove sector. Russia conducted 61 air strikes, used 630 kamikaze drones and fired over 3,000 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 08:37 PM • 31322 views
The number of battles at the front has increased to almost 80. The General Staff named the hottest areas

The General Staff reports an increase in the number of combat engagements to 79. The most intense fighting is taking place in the Kurakhove, Kupyansk and Pokrovsk sectors, where the enemy is actively attacking Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 04:43 PM • 18634 views
SBU detains GRU agent who helped enemy break through to Pokrovsk

The SBU detained a Russian military intelligence agent in Donetsk region who was collecting data on Ukrainian Armed Forces positions near Pokrovsk. A 49-year-old man from Kramatorsk faces life in prison for high treason.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 08:06 AM • 15635 views
General Staff: 142 combat engagements in 24 hours, most of them in Pokrovsk sector

There were 142 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 3 missile attacks, 67 air strikes and over 4,000 shelling attacks, using 1,585 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 05:31 AM • 15650 views
General Staff: 132 combat engagements took place, occupants concentrate attacks on Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions

There were 132 combat engagements in the frontline. Terrorists launched 3 missile attacks, 48 air strikes, used 788 kamikaze drones and fired over 3,000 times, focusing their main efforts on the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 08:53 PM • 19426 views
The death of a Reuters employee in Kramatorsk: it was the experts of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise who identified the enemy missile

Specialists from the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise found that the hotel in Kramatorsk was attacked by a Russian Iskander-M missile. Reuters employee Ryan Evans was killed in the attack.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 11:43 AM • 14054 views
North of Donetsk region will be left without water supply due to massive Russian shelling

Sloviansk, Kramatorsk and other cities in the north of Donetsk region will be left without water supply due to massive shelling. Russians critically damaged 2 facilities of the “Water of Donbass”, the equipment is currently unable to be restored.

Society • October 3, 09:19 AM • 19646 views