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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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A “married couple” of FSB agents were detained for guiding missiles at 5 regions of Ukraine

Law enforcement officers detained two FSB agents who were collecting coordinates for missile attacks in Ukraine. A “married couple” from Kramatorsk rented apartments overlooking the targets and installed phones for online broadcasting.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 08:42 AM • 19891 views
General Staff: 134 combat engagements in the frontline in 24 hours, more than a third of them took place in the Pokrovsk sector

Over the last day, 134 combat engagements took place in the frontline, 46 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 2 missile and 82 air strikes, firing over 4000 times. The operation in the Kursk region continues.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 05:19 AM • 27384 views
107 combat engagements in the frontline: most attacks took place in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

There were 107 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled numerous enemy attacks in various sectors, including Kupyansk, Lyman, Kramatorsk and others.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 08:00 PM • 42256 views
General Staff: Russian army tried to break into our defense near Toretsk

The Russian army carried out 67 attacks in various frontline areas. Most of the fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy tried to break into the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defense in the area of Toretsk.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 01:29 PM • 20971 views
Due to the lack of water and heating, pre-schools in Donetsk are virtually closed

In Donetsk, kindergartens are open only 4 hours a day due to a lack of water and heating. Residents protest, but the occupation authorities do not solve the problem of water supply, and utility debts are growing.

Society • October 21, 01:16 PM • 24046 views
Four cities of Donetsk region will be left without water: what is known

Water supply will be temporarily cut off in Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, Druzhkivka and Kostyantynivka due to repairs. Over the last day, Russian shelling wounded 3 civilians in different localities of Donetsk region.

Society • October 21, 09:09 AM • 27495 views
General Staff: almost a third of combat engagements took place in the Kurakhove sector, enemy was concentrating in the area of Selydove

There were 197 combat engagements in the frontline, the most intense in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy launched 3 missile attacks, 78 air strikes and over 4,000 attacks using multiple launch rocket systems and kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 05:26 AM • 21756 views
General Staff: 167 combat engagements took place in the frontline, the most intense in the Kurakhove sector

There were 167 combat engagements in the frontline, 53 of them in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy remains highly active, trying to advance in the vicinity of several settlements.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 02:05 AM • 50733 views
General Staff: number of combat engagements increased to 95 since the beginning of the day, the situation is the most tense in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors

The enemy conducted 7 air strikes on the territory of the Kursk region of the Russian Federation, using 17 combat aircraft.

War in Ukraine • October 20, 02:17 PM • 37816 views
General Staff: 138 combat engagements took place in the frontline, the most intense in the Kurakhove sector

There were 138 combat engagements at the front, including 50 in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy attacked in different directions, including Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Lyman and other areas, but failed in many attempts.

War in Ukraine • October 19, 09:05 PM • 31391 views
Ukrainian Defense Ministry: 202 combat engagements registered in the frontline over the last day

Over the last day, 202 combat engagements were registered in the frontline. The enemy launched 2 missile and 64 air strikes, made over 3,500 attacks, and used 1,400 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • October 19, 05:42 AM • 32042 views
Ukrainian troops engage in 195 clashes in the frontline: the most intense in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors - General Staff

There were 195 combat engagements in the frontline. The enemy attacked most actively in the Kurakhove (55 attempts) and Pokrovske (34 attacks) sectors, where Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled the offensive.

War in Ukraine • October 18, 08:45 PM • 33009 views
SBU detains GRU agent who was spying on Kupyansk defenders on a bicycle

In Kharkiv region, the SBU detained a 23-year-old russian military intelligence agent who was collecting intelligence on Ukrainian troops. The man faces life in prison for high treason and actions against the constitutional order.

Crimes and emergencies • October 18, 07:35 AM • 14393 views
More than 200 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day, almost half of them in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors

Over the last day, 210 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy carried out 62 air strikes and over 4060 attacks, losing 1530 people.

War in Ukraine • October 18, 05:31 AM • 20024 views
The number of combat engagements along the frontline increased to 191, the most intense in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors - General Staff

The General Staff reports 191 combat engagements along the frontline over the last day. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where the enemy launched 90 attacks.

War in Ukraine • October 17, 08:55 PM • 22934 views
She tried to reconnoiter the Armed Forces of Ukraine's routes for supplying weapons to the frontline: SBU neutralizes Russian agents in two regions

The SBU CI detained three Russian agents who were collecting intelligence on the locations of the Defense Forces and Ukrzaliznytsia facilities. The detainees face 12 years to life in prison with confiscation of property.

War in Ukraine • October 17, 01:31 PM • 14130 views
Fierce fighting continues in the Pokrovsk sector in the vicinity of five localities - General Staff

Over 120 combat engagements took place in the frontline. The most active fighting is taking place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, with the occupants continuing to use aviation and anti-aircraft guns.

War in Ukraine • October 17, 01:23 PM • 14537 views
112 combat engagements took place in the frontline: the enemy is most active in the Kurakhove sector

There were 112 combat engagements in the frontline, 46 of them in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones and fired at Ukrainian troops' positions.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 08:39 PM • 20404 views
General Staff: 97 combat engagements so far, almost half in Kurakhove sector

Ukrainian defense forces are repelling numerous attacks by Russian occupants in various sectors. The situation was the most intense in the Kurakhove sector, where the enemy made 42 attempts to break through.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 01:29 PM • 16617 views
Russians fired 9 times at settlements in Donetsk region overnight: three people wounded

Russian troops fired 9 times at localities in Donetsk region over the last day. Three people were wounded and dozens of buildings and infrastructure facilities were damaged.

Society • October 16, 07:35 AM • 16207 views
General Staff: 171 combat engagements in 24 hours, most of them in Kurakhove and Kupyansk sectors

Over the last day, 171 combat engagements were registered. The enemy launched 5 missile and 65 air strikes, making over 4,500 attacks. The most active attacks took place in the Kurakhove and Kupyansk sectors.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 05:27 AM • 16695 views
General Staff: 164 combat engagements, the largest number of combat engagements took place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors

There were 164 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled enemy attacks in various parts of the frontline, with some fighting still ongoing.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 09:05 PM • 51061 views
General Staff: 96 combat engagements in the frontline today, most of them in the Kurakhove sector

According to the General Staff, 96 combat engagements took place since the beginning of the day. The most intense fighting was recorded in the Kurakhove sector, where the enemy carried out 30 attacks.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 01:29 PM • 15941 views
SBU detains UAV operator who directed enemy artillery at his brigade during the battle for Chasiv Yar

A 22-year-old UAV operator of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was recruited by the FSB and passed the location of his unit to the enemy during the fighting for Chasiv Yar. The SBU exposed the traitor, preventing attacks on the positions of Ukrainian troops.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 07:07 AM • 16903 views
General Staff: 198 combat engagements in the frontline in 24 hours, a quarter of them in the Kurakhove sector

Over the last day, 198 combat engagements took place, the most active in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy carried out 44 air strikes and fired 3,059 times, and Ukrainian forces repelled numerous attacks in different directions.

War in Ukraine • October 15, 05:26 AM • 14971 views
The number of combat engagements in the frontline increased to 107, with the most intense fighting in the Kurakhove and Lyman sectors

Ukrainian defenders are repelling numerous attacks in different directions. The most active fighting is taking place in the Kurakhove and Lyman sectors, where the enemy made 29 and 21 attacks respectively.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 01:25 PM • 13941 views
Enemy air strike on Kramatorsk, damaged warehouses: Russian army shells settlements in Donetsk region 12 times

Russian troops fired 12 times at localities in Donetsk region over the last day. In Kramatorsk, the enemy launched an air strike on the industrial zone, 2 people were killed in Chasovoyarsk community and dozens of houses were damaged.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 07:25 AM • 17322 views
General Staff: 161 combat engagements in 24 hours, most active hostile attacks in the Kurakhove sector

Over the last day, 161 combat engagements took place. The most active enemy attacks took place in the Kurakhove sector, where the Defense Forces repelled 39 enemy attacks near several localities.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 05:25 AM • 17091 views
General Staff: 105 combat engagements in the frontline, the hottest spot was in the Kurakhove sector

There were 105 combat engagements in the frontline, the most active in the Kurakhove sector, and the enemy was also active in the Liman, Pokrovske and Kupiansk sectors.

War in Ukraine • October 13, 07:25 PM • 36591 views
There have been 80 combat engagements in the frontline: most attacks in the Kurakhove sector

There were 80 combat engagements in various frontline areas. Ukrainian defenders are repelling the occupants' attacks in the Kupyansk, Lyman, Kramatorsk and other areas.

War in Ukraine • October 13, 01:27 PM • 22790 views