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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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The occupiers struck Pokrovsk: three dead, one wounded

The Russian army struck Pokrovsk. As a result of the attack, three people died and one was injured. There is also one wounded in Kramatorsk, and two people were injured by an FPV drone in Rozlyv.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 05:03 PM • 18129 views
Double shelling of Kramatorsk: occupiers hit paramedics and "white angels"

Russian troops shelled Kramatorsk twice, first hitting the city center, and then with a drone on paramedics and the "White Angel" crew who were providing assistance to the wounded. There are civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • March 20, 05:24 PM • 25935 views
Russians struck educational institutions in Kramatorsk, there are victims

Russians shelled Kramatorsk twice, four people were injured, including a 90-year-old woman in extremely serious condition. Residential buildings and educational institutions were damaged.

War in Ukraine • March 20, 04:48 PM • 18058 views
Kramatorsk was hit by the Russian Federation, preliminary reports indicate casualties - CMA

Kramatorsk was hit by an enemy strike. According to preliminary information, there are casualties. The consequences are being clarified.

War in Ukraine • March 20, 10:52 AM • 14794 views
Russian troops tried to break through the defense in the area of Kostyantynopil and Privilne - OSУV "Khortytsia"

Russian troops are trying to break through the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in several directions, including near Vovchansk, Chasovoy Yar and Kostyantynopil. Ukrainian soldiers are holding the defense.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 09:24 AM • 55176 views
98 combat clashes at the front: the hottest in the Pokrovsk direction

Russian troops carried out 98 attacks in different directions of the front, most of them – 31 – in the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian defenders repel assaults and inflict significant losses on the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 02:59 PM • 61521 views
90 battles on the front: the hottest on the Pokrovsky and Lyman directions

25 battles took place in the Pokrovsky direction, 17 in the Lyman direction. The enemy carried out the most air strikes in the Kursk direction, dropping 25 guided bombs.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 05:43 PM • 20652 views
259 combat clashes in 24 hours: where it's hottest - General Staff map

259 combat clashes took place during the day. The Russian Federation launched 2 missile and 74 air strikes, carried out more than 5,000 shellings, and involved 2,285 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 06:59 AM • 26463 views
More than 240 combat clashes at the front: where the occupiers are attacking most actively

In one day, 244 combat clashes were recorded, the most on the Pokrovsk direction - 54 assault actions. The occupiers carried out 49 airstrikes and used over 700 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 09:13 PM • 20417 views
Russia attacked Odessa: fires in a warehouse and in a residential building

The Russian army carried out a massive drone attack on Odesa late in the evening on March 10. As a result of the attack, fires broke out in a private house, at a toy warehouse, and in a fuel tank.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 10:41 PM • 72367 views
Russian troops attacked Kramatorsk

In the evening of March 10, the occupiers carried out another shelling of Kramatorsk. According to preliminary data, the city's civilian infrastructure was hit.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 10:16 PM • 22689 views
109 combat clashes in a day: where the occupiers are trying to break through the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Russian troops made 109 attempts to attack in various directions, mostly in the Toretsk and Pokrovsk areas. The enemy carried out 60 airstrikes and launched 1240 kamikaze drones at the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 08:19 PM • 26921 views
At the front, 101 combat clashes in 24 hours: map from the General Staff

Over the past day, 101 combat clashes were recorded, the enemy carried out 56 airstrikes and conducted more than 5100 shellings. The highest activity was observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where 21 enemy attacks were repelled.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 06:19 AM • 25598 views
Over 70 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day: high activity in the Pokrovske and Toretsk sectors - General Staff

Over the last day, 72 combat engagements took place, with the most intense activity in the Pokrovske and Toretske sectors. The enemy launched air strikes on several localities, and Ukrainian forces successfully repelled the attacks.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 04:31 PM • 33004 views
Invaders hit a shuttle bus in Kherson with a drone again: there are victims

In the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, a Russian drone attacked a bus at a bus stop. The attack killed one person and injured six others, including three with mine-blast injuries.

Society • March 2, 11:28 AM • 40420 views
Invaders dropped a FAB on a residential area of Kramatorsk, an 18-year-old boy was killed: details of shelling in Donetsk region over the past day

The occupiers dropped a FAB-250 with a UMPK module on a residential area of Kramatorsk, killing an 18-year-old boy and injuring two others. Over the past day, Russians carried out 23 shellings of settlements in Donetsk region.

Society • March 2, 09:12 AM • 48424 views
Difficult situation at the frontline: Ukrainian troops hold back over 90 enemy attacks

Over the last day of winter, 91 combat engagements took place at the front, the enemy conducted 100 air strikes and over 5,600 attacks. The Ukrainian Armed Forces hit 11 enemy concentration areas, three artillery systems and an ammunition depot.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 07:02 AM • 52284 views
83 combat engagements in 24 hours: occupants massively attack in the Pokrovske sector

Over the past day, 83 combat engagements took place between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops. The most active fighting continues in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy carried out 26 attacks, and Ukrainian troops killed 169 occupants.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 08:49 PM • 32191 views
Flooding in Kramatorsk: there is already flooding

The water level in the Bychok River in Kramatorsk has risen, leading to flooding of three adjacent residential areas. Rescuers are conducting a controlled reduction of the water level, which is expected to return to normal within 1-2 days.

Society • February 28, 12:02 PM • 26723 views
88 combat engagements at the front: where the occupiers attack most and what they use

Over the last day, 88 combat engagements took place along the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 35 attacks. The enemy is actively using aviation and guided bombs against populated areas.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 02:51 PM • 23645 views
58 combat engagements at the front: where the hottest spots are and what's happening in Kursk region

According to the Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff, 58 combat engagements took place since the beginning of the day, with 22 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. In the Kursk sector, 10 clashes and 7 air strikes were recorded.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 02:43 PM • 24221 views
90 combat engagements in a day: where the occupants attacked most actively

Over the past day, 90 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 26 assault attacks. The enemy conducted 69 air strikes and fired over 4,000 times.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 08:49 PM • 28288 views
Consequences of shelling in Kramatorsk: number of casualties increased to 14, including four children

One person was killed and 14 wounded, including 4 children, as a result of the Russian attack on Kramatorsk. At least 17 private houses were damaged, and a rescue operation is underway.

Society • February 25, 04:04 PM • 28174 views
Russian strike on Kramatorsk: at least one person killed

A Russian attack on Kramatorsk on February 25 killed at least one person and injured another. All the circumstances of the attack and the exact number of victims are currently being established.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 01:58 PM • 25971 views
More than half of the fighting is in three areas: map from the General Staff

Over the last day, 96 combat engagements took place in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovske, Kursk and Lyman sectors. The enemy carried out 52 air strikes and fired over 5,000 times.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 06:33 AM • 25420 views
53 combat engagements on the frontline: where is the hottest and what is happening

Over the last day, 53 combat engagements were registered, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 14 attacks. The enemy also carried out 11 air strikes and 268 artillery attacks in various directions.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 02:29 PM • 25727 views
Russia launches air strike on Kramatorsk: there are dead and wounded

A 46-year-old man was killed and 5 people were injured as a result of two FAB-250s dropped on Kramatorsk. Two houses and several cars were damaged, including a 16-year-old girl.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 02:39 PM • 32776 views
Russia's massive strike in Donetsk region: number of casualties rises to 17

The air strikes on Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka resulted in 17 injuries and one death. More than 100 residential buildings were destroyed, infrastructure and 25 vehicles were damaged.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 02:18 PM • 26730 views
“Fighting is happening on almost every square meter": Interior Ministry shows video from Chasiv Yar

The Donbas battalion filmed a video from the streets of Chasovyi Yar, where intense fighting continues. Russian troops continue to storm Ukrainian positions in the urban area with the support of artillery and UAVs.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 02:05 PM • 31776 views
Russians dropped a 500-kilogram bomb on Kramatorsk at night: one dead and 7 wounded, the consequences showed

Russian occupants conducted an air strike on the residential sector of Kramatorsk, destroying a private house. The attack killed one person, wounded seven, damaged 7 houses and 2 cars.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 09:19 AM • 29715 views