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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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Ukrainian soldiers repelled 212 Russian attacks in all directions of the front

Over the past day, 212 combat clashes were recorded at the front. The enemy launched 57 air strikes, 5,866 shellings, and used 3,505 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 05:58 AM • 6192 views
Two most heated front directions: where the main battles are concentrated - General Staff data

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, almost half of the battles today are taking place in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The enemy is actively attacking the positions of Ukrainian defenders, trying to break through the defense.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 01:46 PM • 4671 views
Hottest at the front is in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlovsky directions - General Staff

Almost half of the battles are taking place in the Pokrovsky and Novopavlovsky directions. The enemy has become active in the Kursk direction, where there were 11 attacks. Heavy fighting continues.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 01:43 PM • 5237 views
Almost half of the battles are in two directions: map from the General Staff

142 combat clashes were recorded during the past day. Most of the battles took place in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivsky directions, and in the Kursk direction – 18 combat clashes.

War in Ukraine • June 3, 05:27 AM • 4491 views
Donetsk region is under attack every day: on June 2, at least three people died as a result of Russian shelling

As a result of the shelling of the Kramatorsk district on June 2, at least three people were killed and two were injured. Houses, an administrative building and infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 07:12 PM • 7030 views
Arson of energy facilities and AFU vehicles: law enforcement officers detained 6 more Russian agents

The SBU and the National Police detained six accomplices of the Russian Federation who set fire to energy facilities, Ukrzaliznytsia and AFU vehicles in various regions. They face life imprisonment.

Crimes and emergencies • June 2, 01:31 PM • 10262 views
The enemy has intensified: more than 80 combat clashes in a day, attacks continue

The Defense Forces of Ukraine are deterring the advance of Russian troops, 83 combat clashes have been recorded. The greatest enemy activity is observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where fierce battles are ongoing.

Society • June 1, 02:52 PM • 7553 views
General Staff on the situation at the front: 149 combat clashes per day, hottest - Pokrovsk

Since the beginning of the day, 149 combat clashes have taken place. The Russians involved 1,384 kamikaze drones and carried out 4,355 shellings. The most tense situation is in the Pokrovsk direction.

War in Ukraine • May 30, 08:05 PM • 5966 views
79 battles in a day: the enemy is active in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivsky directions

Since the beginning of the day, 79 combat clashes have taken place, most of them in the Pokrovsky and Novopavlivsky directions. The enemy is relentlessly attacking the positions of the Armed Forces, inflicting air strikes and shelling.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 01:29 PM • 4048 views
Large-scale forest fire in Donetsk region due to a Russian air strike: people are asked not to approach

On May 27, a large-scale forest fire occurred near Lyman due to an air strike on the village of Brusivka. Rescuers localized the burning of forest litter on an area of 154.9 hectares.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 09:31 AM • 4302 views
Third of the fighting on the front today was in the Pokrovsk direction - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, 87 battles have taken place on the front, a third of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy is striking in the Chernihiv and Sumy regions, and has become more active in the Kupyansk direction.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 01:24 PM • 4033 views
Russians strike Kramatorsk with aviation: four wounded, including a child

Overnight, Russian forces launched three air strikes on Kramatorsk. The private sector, multi-story buildings, and infrastructure were damaged, and four people were injured, including a child.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 10:51 AM • 3047 views
204 combat clashes took place at the front during the day, half of them in the Pokrovsky and Kurakhiv directions

On May 24, 204 combat clashes took place at the front. The most attacks were recorded in the Pokrovsky direction, where the enemy stormed the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 65 times.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 06:02 AM • 5902 views
202 battles took place on the front line in a day: Russians attack in 10 directions

During May 23, 202 combat clashes were recorded on the front line, the Russian army is attacking Ukrainian positions in 10 directions. The Defense Forces are inflicting significant losses on the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 06:02 AM • 4783 views
General Staff on the situation at the front: 150 combat clashes, the enemy used 1291 kamikaze drones

During the day, 150 combat clashes took place at the front. The enemy launched 50 air strikes, dropped 80 KABs, used 1291 kamikaze drones and carried out 4204 shellings.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 07:35 PM • 4584 views
84 clashes on the front: the hottest in the Pokrovsk direction, 25 attacks

During the day, 84 combat clashes took place on the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, the Russians made 25 attempts to dislodge Ukrainian defenders, 21 attacks were repelled.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 01:38 PM • 3354 views
In Donetsk region, Russians struck with artillery and a drone: two dead, two more wounded

Russian troops shelled Kostiantynivka with artillery and Raihorodok with a drone, killing two people and injuring two more. A pre-trial investigation into war crimes has been launched.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 12:54 PM • 3441 views
Donetsk region: one person died, five wounded in Russian attacks

Russian troops shelled a number of cities in the Donetsk region. As a result of the shelling, one person died and five more were injured, residential buildings and a car were damaged.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 01:20 PM • 3679 views
Spokesman of the Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Group on the enemy's encirclement of Pokrovsk: it looks unrealistic now

Russian troops are trying to break through south of Pokrovsk and onto the Pokrovsk-Kostyantynivka highway, where heavy fighting is taking place. The situation around the city is tense.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 10:04 AM • 3286 views
The occupiers do not stop pressing in the direction of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region – Demchenko

Russian troops do not stop trying to break through the defense in the direction of Kramatorsk. The enemy attacks the positions of Ukrainian defenders every day, but their attempts are unsuccessful.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 08:03 AM • 5372 views
Tense situation at the front: 81 combat clashes, Russians attack in many directions - General Staff

The Defense Forces of Ukraine are restraining the advance of the occupiers, 81 combat clashes took place. The greatest activity of the enemy is observed in the Pokrovsky direction, where 23 attempts to break through took place.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 01:52 PM • 6733 views
An air alert has been declared in Kyiv due to the threat of attack drones

An air alert was declared in Kyiv on the night of May 16. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of the threat of the use of strike drones, urging residents to go to shelters.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 01:06 AM • 87439 views
Almost half of the battles are in the Pokrovsk direction: map from the General Staff

Over the past day, 155 combat clashes were recorded, almost half of which were in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy was also more active in the Lyman direction.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 05:39 AM • 4506 views
161 clashes in a day: the enemy has become more active at the front - maps of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

During the day, 161 combat clashes took place, mostly in the Pokrovsky direction. Ukrainian troops struck at the areas of concentration of the occupiers, destroying their equipment.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 06:03 AM • 8343 views
Two of the hottest directions at the front today: where almost half of the fighting is concentrated

Since the beginning of the day, 80 combat clashes have been recorded, almost half of which occur in the Pokrovsky and Novopavlivsky directions. The enemy is also shelling border settlements.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 02:06 PM • 10476 views
Half of the battles are in two directions: the General Staff updated the map of hostilities

Over the past day, 200 battles took place at the front, more than half of them in the Pokrovsky and Lyman directions. The enemy launched 80 air strikes and more than 6,100 shellings.

War in Ukraine • May 6, 05:25 AM • 6399 views
One person died and two were injured in Donetsk region as a result of Russian shelling

Russian artillery shelled the village of Ivanopillia in Donetsk region, killing a 44-year-old man and injuring two others. At least four private houses were damaged.

Society • May 5, 10:42 AM • 9899 views
In Donetsk region, Russian troops attacked Kramatorsk and the region at night, there is damage in the industrial zone

At night, the Russians attacked Kramatorsk and settlements of Kramatorsk district. Over the day, 10 people were injured in the region due to shelling, there is destruction.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 09:21 AM • 8039 views
Almost two-thirds of the fighting is in two directions: map from the General Staff

Over the past day, 269 combat clashes took place at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsky and Novopavlovsky directions.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 05:29 AM • 5238 views
In Donetsk region, the enemy attacked 8 settlements at night, 4 dead and 8 wounded in 24 hours

At night, Russian troops attacked 8 settlements in the Donetsk region, one person was wounded. Over the past day, 4 people died in the region and 8 were injured as a result of shelling.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 07:28 AM • 4007 views