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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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Terrorist air strikes in Donetsk region: at least 6 people wounded

Six civilians were wounded as a result of air strikes on Kostyantynivka and shelling of Kramatorsk. Four airstrikes hit Kostyantynivka, where four people were injured, and two more were wounded in Kramatorsk.

Society • February 9, 10:06 PM • 33347 views
89 combat engagements in the last day: the situation was the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector

There were 89 combat engagements in different sectors, the most intense was in Pokrovske - 28 attacks. The enemy lost 148 occupants, a tank, 8 vehicles and other equipment.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 08:44 PM • 40388 views
Russian drone attacked the center of Kramatorsk in the morning: what is known

Russian troops attacked the center of Kramatorsk with a UAV, with no casualties. Over the last day, 3784 hostile attacks were registered in Donetsk region, 1 killed and 18 wounded, 89 civilian objects were damaged.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 11:51 AM • 32140 views
85 occupants' attacks per day: the hottest spots in the Pokrovske and Kursk sectors

Russian troops launched 85 attacks in various directions, most of them 40 attacks in Pokrovske. In the Kursk region, Ukrainian defenders repelled 7 attacks and suffered 6 air strikes with 9 guided missiles.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 02:28 PM • 32139 views
Russian attack on Kramatorsk: 13 injured already reported

As a result of the Russian attack on Kramatorsk, 12 people were injured. Two children are among the wounded, as of 13:30.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 11:55 AM • 38941 views
Donetsk region again under massive shelling by Russia: children injured and dozens of houses destroyed

One person was killed and 6 people, including two children, were injured as a result of Russian shelling in Donetsk region. More than 40 private houses in different localities were damaged, 7 of them were completely destroyed.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 11:22 AM • 30065 views
Heavy fighting in urban development of Chasovyi Yar and Toretsk - JFO “Khortytsia”

Heavy fighting continues in the urban areas of Chasovyi Yar and Toretsk. The enemy fired 140 artillery shells at Chasovyi Yar and over 80 at Toretsk, and lost equipment near Bila Hora.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 08:57 AM • 104496 views
Most combat engagements in Pokrovske and Kramatorsk sectors, a number of localities under hostile fire - General Staff

Over the last day, 123 combat engagements took place in various frontline areas. The most intense fighting continues in the Pokrovske (32 attacks) and Kramatorsk (27 attacks) sectors.

War in Ukraine • January 25, 04:04 PM • 42996 views
The enemy attacked more than 70 times in the Pokrovsk sector: The General Staff described the situation at the front

There were 151 combat engagements in the frontline, the enemy launched 46 air and 3 missile attacks. The most intense fighting continues in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy conducted 72 assault attacks.

War in Ukraine • January 20, 09:33 PM • 37585 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces hold 131 combat engagements in the frontline, the most intense in the Pokrovske and Kursk sectors - General Staff

There were 131 combat engagements over the last day, most of them in the Pokrovske and Kursk sectors. The enemy carried out 30 air strikes and fired over 4,300 times, losing 300 troops in the Pokrovsk sector.

War in Ukraine • January 16, 09:56 PM • 32654 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces hold 118 combat engagements in the frontline, occupants attempted to storm the Pokrovske sector 41 times - General Staff

There were 118 combat engagements in the frontline, including 41 assault attempts in the Pokrovsk sector. The occupants conducted 33 air strikes and used over 900 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 09:51 PM • 61460 views
48 combat engagements since the beginning of the day: over half in the Pokrovske and Lyman sectors

There were 48 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovske and Lyman sectors. Occupants attacked the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and shelled settlements in Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 02:41 PM • 32890 views
Number of victims of Russian airstrike on Kramatorsk increases to 9

In Kramatorsk, a Russian air strike injured 9 people, including 2 children. 18 houses, 3 educational institutions, an infrastructure facility and 18 cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 02:20 PM • 31158 views
Number of wounded in Russian airstrike on Kramatorsk increased to 8: aftermath shows

A Russian air strike on a multi-storey building in Kramatorsk wounded 8 civilians, including two children. Among the injured are six women, a 6-year-old girl and a 16-year-old schoolboy.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 10:44 AM • 36406 views
Russian strike on Kramatorsk: 6 people injured, including two children

In Kramatorsk, 6 people were injured as a result of hostile shelling of a multi-storey building. Two children were among the victims.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 10:15 AM • 31941 views
Russian army attacks Kramatorsk: a 6-year-old child is among the wounded

Three people, including a 6-year-old girl, were wounded in the Russian shelling of Kramatorsk. Over the past day, the occupiers carried out 5 attacks on settlements in Donetsk region, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 08:45 AM • 31240 views
155 combat engagements in the frontline: where the enemy attacked the most over the last day - General Staff

There were 155 combat engagements in the frontline, with the largest number of attacks recorded in the Pokrovsk sector - 74 times. The enemy also actively attacked in the Toretsk, Lyman and Novopavlivka sectors.

War in Ukraine • January 13, 11:20 PM • 29970 views
Heavy fighting continues in Kurakhove, enemy tries to develop offensive - JFO “Khortytsia”

Heavy fighting continues in Kurakhove, and the enemy is trying to develop an offensive using its numerical superiority. In the Kramatorsk and Toretsk sectors, some Ukrainian positions were destroyed as a result of Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • January 8, 07:22 AM • 26068 views
ISW analysts suggested how Russian troops could use the advance in Toretsk

Russian troops have advanced into Toretsk and may attempt an offensive on Kostyantynivka. ISW analysts believe that without reinforcements from other parts of the frontline, the threat to the city will be insignificant.

War in Ukraine • January 8, 04:06 AM • 71888 views
Occupants continue to storm Kurakhove's urban development: what is known

Russian troops conduct active assault operations in the urban area of Kurakhove and attack at the Kramatorsk and Pokrovsk directions. The enemy tries to realize its numerical advantage, but suffers losses from Ukrainian forces.

War in Ukraine • January 7, 11:02 AM • 29354 views
149 combat engagements took place in the frontline: the situation remains the most intense in two sectors - General Staff

There were 149 combat engagements in the frontline, with the most difficult situation in the Pokrovske and Kursk sectors. The enemy carried out 31 air strikes, used 709 kamikaze drones and fired 3,500 times.

War in Ukraine • January 4, 09:22 PM • 33123 views
There were 148 combat engagements in the frontline: Defense forces repel 41 attacks in Kursk region - General Staff

Over the last day, 148 combat engagements took place, of which 41 attacks were repelled in the Kursk region. The enemy launched 4 missile and 64 air strikes, using 11 missiles and 95 anti-aircraft missiles.

War in Ukraine • January 4, 07:04 AM • 31258 views
Donetsk region: Russians attacked Kramatorsk at night, killed a man in Chasovyi Yar

Russian troops attacked Kramatorsk, destroying part of a residential building. Over the past day, the occupiers shelled 9 settlements in Donetsk region, damaging 37 civilian objects.

War in Ukraine • January 3, 09:40 AM • 26841 views
Some positions of the Defense Forces were destroyed in Chasovyi Yar and Toretsk

Under the cover of fog and smoke grenades, the occupiers destroyed some positions of the Defense Forces in Chasovyi Yar and Toretsk. The enemy also conducted assault operations at Pokrovske, Kharkiv and other directions.

War in Ukraine • January 1, 07:59 AM • 27927 views
“Victory of the Unconquered": Ukraine's Strongman Team Cup among veterans in a family format was held in Kaniv

More than 50 war veterans competed in four sports at the Victory of the Unconquered tournament. The event was held in a family format for the first time with the support of MHP and the Ukrainian Strongman Federation.

Society • December 23, 02:17 PM • 24723 views
191 combat engagements at the frontline: where is the hottest spot and what is happening at the frontline - General Staff

In total, 191 combat engagements were registered in the frontline, with the most intense fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk sector - 41 hostile attacks. The occupants are actively attacking in the Vremivske and Kurakhove directions.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 02:43 AM • 25213 views
Russian general is suspected of a missile attack on a hotel in Kramatorsk that killed a Reuters journalist

The SBU has collected evidence against Russian Colonel General Alexei Kim, who ordered the Iskander strike on a hotel in Kramatorsk. The attack killed a Reuters journalist and injured 10 others.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 12:54 PM • 24519 views
Russians have concentrated about 150 thousand troops in three directions - Voloshyn

Russian troops have deployed a significant portion of their strategic reserves in key areas. About 150,000 Russian troops are concentrated on the Pokrovske, Kurakhove and Vremivske directions.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 02:42 PM • 20879 views
Occupants intensify pressure in a number of areas: what's happening at the front

Russian troops are focusing their main efforts on the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions and have significantly increased pressure on the Kramatorsk, Toretske and Vremivske directions.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 01:26 PM • 20162 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces are fighting on the frontline over 1170 km long - Syrskyi

Ukraine's defense forces are actively engaged in combat operations on the frontline, which is over 1170 kilometers long. The situation is most difficult at the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, and Russia is engaging DPR army units in Kursk region.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 04:49 PM • 23684 views