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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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Russians shell Donetsk region 8 times: one killed, two wounded

Over the past day, Russian troops attacked settlements in Donetsk region 8 times. The shelling resulted in the death of one person, 2 wounded, and damage to dozens of buildings and infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 06:59 AM • 26945 views
General Staff: 134 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector

There were 134 combat engagements over the last day, 54 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 2 missile and 81 air strikes, making 4,594 attacks. Defense forces repelled numerous enemy attacks.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 05:46 AM • 31804 views
Ukraine's General Staff: 111 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day

There were 111 combat engagements over the last day, 48 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones, and fired at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 10:25 PM • 32700 views
Zelenskyy: The more Russian military presence is destroyed in the border area, the closer peace will be - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy stated the importance of destroying the Russian military presence in the border areas. He emphasized the need for united action and full use of Ukraine's achievements.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 05:36 PM • 31529 views
Almost half of the fighting at the front took place in the Pokrovsk sector. Enemy attacked near Lypky, Hlyboke, Tykhy and Vovchansk - Ukrainian Defense Ministry

The General Staff reports 80 combat engagements on the frontline over the last day, almost half of them in the Pokrovsk sector. In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy carried out 12 attacks near Lypky, Hlyboke, Tykhy and Vovchansk.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 02:04 PM • 33364 views
Russian shelling in the Donetsk region: 4 dead, 4 wounded in 24 hours

The Russian army shelled the settlements of Donetsk region 6 times. On August 12, 4 civilians were killed and 4 others were injured. Dozens of buildings and infrastructure facilities were damaged.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 06:49 AM • 27290 views
General Staff: in the Pokrovsk sector, the largest concentration of enemy attacks was near Hrodivka and Zhelanne

Over the last day, 134 combat engagements took place in the frontline, 52 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 2 missile and 67 air strikes, firing over 4,400 times at Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 05:58 AM • 38052 views
Donetsk region: enemy shells Ukrainsk, killing two and wounding one, 2820 Russian attacks over 24 hours

Russian troops shelled Ukrainsk in Donetsk region, killing 2 people and wounding 1. Over the past day, the enemy attacked 9 localities in the region, wounding 10 civilians.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 10:15 AM • 39082 views
General Staff: 124 combat engagements over the last day, one third of them in the Pokrovsk sector

There were 124 combat engagements in the frontline, 41 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 5 missile and 65 air strikes, making 4673 attacks.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 05:34 AM • 40690 views
71 combat engagements took place over the last day - Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff

There were 71 combat engagements over the last day. The occupants launched 4 missile and 45 air strikes and fired almost 2,300 times at Ukrainian positions using various types of weapons.

War in Ukraine • August 11, 08:02 PM • 83351 views
Enemy attacks Kramatorsk for the second morning in a row: four wounded

Russian troops attacked Kramatorsk for the second time in two days, hitting an infrastructure facility. Four people were injured in the attack, one of them in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • August 11, 06:11 AM • 56662 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces record 114 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day

Over the past day, 114 combat engagements were registered. The enemy carried out 73 air strikes and fired 4,928 times, Ukrainian forces destroyed over 1,220 occupants and a significant amount of equipment.

War in Ukraine • August 11, 05:39 AM • 113749 views
92 combat engagements took place in the frontline, the situation in the Pokrovsk sector remains the most intense - General Staff

There were 92 combat engagements over the last day. The most intense fighting was in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy tried to break through the defense 33 times, suffering significant losses.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 08:32 PM • 100819 views
Zelensky receives reports from Syrsky on "pushing the war into the aggressor's territory"

President Zelenskyy received several reports from Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi on the situation at the front. Zelenskyy noted the actions of the Defense Forces and thanked the units for pushing the war into the aggressor's territory.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 05:45 PM • 107732 views
Russian Federation hits critical infrastructure in Kramatorsk with a missile: one dead and one wounded

The Russian army launched a missile attack on critical infrastructure in Kramatorsk. The attack killed one employee, injured several others, and severely damaged buildings.

Society • August 10, 06:00 AM • 72768 views
General Staff on the situation in the frontline: 59 combat engagements took place, occupants increased the number of attacks in the Toretsk sector

Russian invaders continue to storm the positions of Ukrainian defenders. Over the last day, 59 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Toretsk and Pokrovsk sectors, with the Ukrainian Armed Forces successfully repelling most attacks.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 01:54 PM • 30946 views
Russia shelled 14 settlements in Donetsk region: 4 dead, 12 wounded

Russian troops shelled 14 localities in Donetsk region. Four civilians were killed and 12 wounded. Dozens of houses, administrative buildings and infrastructure facilities were damaged.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 07:27 AM • 32123 views
101 combat engagements in the frontline: most attacks in the Pokrovsk sector

Over the last day, 101 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovske and Lyman sectors. The enemy carried out 73 air strikes and fired 4,747 times, and the Defense Forces repelled numerous attacks in various parts of the frontline.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 05:58 AM • 38145 views
There were 56 combat engagements in the frontline today. The hottest spots are in the Liman and Pokrovsk sectors

As of 16:00, 56 combat engagements took place in the frontline. The hottest fighting continues in the Liman and Pokrovsk sectors, where Ukrainian troops are holding back enemy attempts to break through the defense.

Society • August 8, 01:37 PM • 29918 views
Russians shelled Donetsk region 18 times: two killed, 4 wounded

Over the past day, the occupiers fired 18 times at the settlements of Donetsk region. Dozens of buildings in different districts were damaged, 944 people, including 197 children, were evacuated.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 06:48 AM • 31247 views
Occupants focused their main efforts in the areas of Vozdvyzhenka, Zhelanne, Karlivka and Hrodivka: General Staff on the situation at the front

There were 96 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day. The enemy is most active in the Pokrovsk sector, where almost a third of its offensives took place, in particular in the areas of Vozdvyzhenka, Zhelanne, Karlivka and Hrodivka.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 05:38 AM • 26817 views
Kyiv will become a little warmer: weather forecast for August 8

On August 8, Kyiv is expected to have comfortable weather without precipitation, up to +26°. Across Ukraine, the temperature will range from +25° to +32°, with partly cloudy skies and light rains possible in most regions.

Kyiv • August 8, 04:15 AM • 71145 views
Ukrainian troops engage in 68 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day - General Staff

There were 68 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day. Russia launched a missile strike, 50 air strikes, used 674 kamikaze drones and fired 3,682 times at Ukrainian troops' positions.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 10:53 PM • 32616 views
General Staff: 54 battles on the frontline, enemy intensifies aviation near the border of Sumy region

There were 54 combat engagements in the frontline. The enemy increased aviation activity near Sumy region, dropping about 30 guided bombs. Most attacks took place in the Pokrovsk sector.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 02:09 PM • 32228 views
There were 136 combat engagements in the frontline. Defense forces destroyed 25 enemy concentration areas

Over the last day, 136 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 42 attacks. Defense forces struck 25 times at enemy positions, repelling numerous attacks in different directions.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 06:06 AM • 32462 views
Since the beginning of this day 107 combat engagements took place - General Staff

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported 107 combat engagements over the day. The most active fighting is taking place in the Pokrovsk sector, where 31 engagements were recorded. The enemy also launched missile and air strikes on the territory of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 08:45 PM • 33700 views
Ukrainian General Staff on the situation in the frontline: one third of combat actions took place in the Pokrovsk sector over the last day

Over the last day, 133 combat engagements took place, one third of them in the Pokrovsk sector. Ukrainian troops repelled 41 enemy attacks, the enemy launched seven missile and 50 air strikes.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 05:56 AM • 29422 views
General Staff: 108 combat engagements took place since the beginning of the day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 108 combat engagements over the day. Ukrainian defenders are successfully repelling enemy attacks at the Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Lyman and other directions.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 02:50 AM • 36027 views
General Staff: the number of military clashes has increased to 64, the hottest in the Pokrovsky and Toretsk directions

During the day, 64 military clashes occurred. The most intense fighting continues in the Pokrovsky direction (10 locations) and Toretsky (7 clashes near Toretsk and New York). The enemy is actively using aviation.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 03:35 PM • 29585 views
Fighting continues in 10 locations in the Pokrovsky direction, 7 clashes occur near Toretsk and New York- General Staff

In the Pokrovsky direction, fighting continues in 10 locations, the Russian army made 21 assault attempts. In the Turkish direction - 7 clashes near Toretsk and New York.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 01:54 PM • 32767 views