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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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General Staff: 93 clashes have already taken place on the frontline, with the most active Russians in the Pokrovsk sector

On May 14, the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported 93 combat engagements on the frontline, with the most active activity in the Pokrovsk sector, where Russia conducted 30 attacks and 13 air strikes.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 02:19 PM • 20336 views
The situation on the eastern front remains tense, the enemy attacks units of the Defense Forces in several directions - Voloshyn

The situation on the eastern front remains tense, with fighting continuing in the Kupyansk, Siversk, Lyman, Kramatorsk, Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors. In some areas, the enemy has partial success, while in others, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are pushing the enemy back.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 01:55 PM • 19928 views
Muzychuk: National Guard deploys special forces to stop enemy in Kharkiv region

Active hostilities continue in the vicinity of settlements on the northern border of Kharkiv region, involving special forces units of the National Guard of Ukraine "Omega" to conduct counterattacks, counteract sabotage groups, and use drones to strike at enemy armored vehicles and infantry.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 11:16 AM • 21551 views
Russian army unsuccessfully tried to advance towards Lypky and Neskuchne in Kharkiv sector - General Staff

Combat actions continued in almost all areas of the frontline, but the occupants were most active in the Kharkiv, Kramatorsk and Pokrovsk sectors, where 73 combat engagements took place. the Russian army unsuccessfully tried to advance towards Liptsy and Neskuchne in the Kharkiv sector.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 10:51 AM • 29092 views
Defense Forces change positions near Lukianets in Kharkiv region, comb through urban areas in Vovchansk - General Staff

Ukrainian troops continue to defend themselves against Russian attacks on several fronts in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, repelling numerous attacks and inflicting casualties on the enemy.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 08:18 AM • 23965 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces engage in 148 combat engagements in the frontline

Ukraine's Armed Forces repelled 148 enemy attacks in various parts of the frontline, including Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Lyman, Siversk, Kramatorsk, Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, Vremia and Prydniprovsky, improving tactical positions in some areas despite intense enemy fire.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 09:16 PM • 45975 views
Zelensky: We are recording hostile activity against Sumy and Chernihiv regions

The Ukrainian military is thwarting Russia's attempts to expand the war by conducting counterattacks in Kharkiv region, destroying Russian infantry and equipment, and responding to enemy activity such as sabotage groups and shelling in Sumy and Chernihiv regions.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 05:14 PM • 62860 views
Zelensky on the situation in Kharkiv region: more and more of our results are coming

In the Kharkiv region, Ukrainian counterattacks continue, reinforcing areas such as Vovchansk and the border areas under the command of Brigadier General Mykhailo Drapaty, destroying Russian infantry and equipment.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 05:05 PM • 25894 views
Ukrainian Defense Forces shoot down Russian Su-25 in Donetsk region - General Staff

Ukrainian military shoots down a Russian Su-25 fighter jet in Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 03:41 PM • 21690 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 112 Russian attacks in nine sectors - General Staff

The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 112 Russian attacks in nine frontline areas, with the heaviest fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk sector, where 30 attacks were repelled, according to an evening report from the General Staff.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 06:22 PM • 40193 views
Fierce fighting continues on a large part of the border strip: Zelenskyy on the situation in Kharkiv region

Fierce fighting continues on a large part of the border strip in Kharkiv region as Russian occupiers try to gain a foothold in some occupied villages for further advancement, while Ukrainian troops hold their positions and inflict losses on the enemy, President Zelenskyy's report says.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 04:57 PM • 49556 views
Syrskyi: Russian attempts to break through Ukrainian defense stopped, fighting continues in Kharkiv region

Russian attempts to break through the Ukrainian defense have been halted, but fierce fighting continues in the Kharkiv region along the border with Russia.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 09:08 AM • 30813 views
Over the day, russia launched 13 missile strikes, 118 air attacks, and 120 volleyball attacks

Over the past day, 155 combat engagements took place, with russia launching 13 missile attacks, 118 air strikes and 120 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 05:28 AM • 27239 views
Zelenskyy: Defensive operations continue in Kharkiv region, troops conduct counterattack operations

President Zelenskiy said that defensive operations are underway in Kharkiv region, while the situation in Donetsk region remains tense, with more than 30 military clashes daily, as Ukraine thwarts Russian offensive plans.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 04:40 PM • 102018 views
Fighting for Chasiv Yar: russians try to take advantage of window of opportunity while Ukrainian Armed Forces wait for shells from partners

According to Yuriy Fedorenko, commander of the Achilles UAV battalion of the 92nd Separate Special Forces Brigade, the Defense Forces are preventing the russian army from capturing or encircling Chasiv Yar, despite heavy pressure and intense fighting.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 10:10 AM • 38136 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces improve tactical situation in the Liman sector - Khortytsia JFO spokesman

Ukraine's Armed Forces have made progress in the Lyman sector, improving the tactical situation in the area of Serebryany forestry, said a spokesman for the Khortytsia Regional Military Command.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 10:01 PM • 34028 views
In Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, rescuers recover the body of a dead man from the rubble of a destroyed house

As a result of Russian shelling of a residential area in Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, a man born in 1977 was killed and a house was destroyed.

Society • May 5, 10:30 AM • 28048 views
Russian army intensifies shelling in Donetsk region, strikes at night at Kostyantynivka

Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops conducted more than 2,100 attacks in the Donetsk region, shelling 13 settlements and damaging 21 civilian objects, including residential buildings, businesses, cars, railroad tracks and power lines, resulting in casualties and destruction.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 08:30 AM • 22934 views
Donetsk region: Russians hit Sloviansk five times, attacked Toretsk at night

In Donetsk region, Russian troops shelled 1967 times, including 10 localities, killing 4 civilians, wounding 8 and damaging 61 civilian objects, including residential buildings, garages, cars and power lines.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 08:48 AM • 27827 views
SBU finds Wagner informant who wanted to find AFU airfields in Donetsk region

The informant of the Russian Wagner military group was detained by the SBU in Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 07:37 AM • 29636 views
Three traitors who shot at Ukrainian soldiers are sentenced to 15 years in prison

Three traitors, including two snipers and the commander of an assault group of the occupation groups of the southern military district of the Russian Federation, were sentenced to 15 years in prison for shelling Ukrainian soldiers.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 10:36 AM • 20816 views
Syrskyi: The situation at the front has escalated. The enemy has tactical success in some areas

Fierce fighting continues in eastern Ukraine: the enemy has deployed up to four brigades in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, trying to advance west of Avdiivka and Maryinka in the direction of Pokrovsk and Kurakhove.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 12:49 PM • 80211 views
Three people injured in Donetsk region due to Russian attacks - RMA

Three people were wounded in Donetsk region as a result of Russian shelling, and there were 16 cases of shelling of localities.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 07:20 AM • 39723 views
Metropolitan of Sviatohirsk Lavra of the UOC (MP) is served with a notice of suspicion

Metropolitan Arseniy, the abbot of the Sviatohirsk Lavra, was served a notice of suspicion by the SBU for disclosing to the Russian occupiers the location of Ukrainian Armed Forces checkpoints in Donetsk region during the liturgy.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 11:09 AM • 19444 views
Occupants in Chasovyi Yar area use the same tactics as in Avdiivka - British intelligence

Russian troops are intensively shelling Chasovyi Yar, using the same aerial bombardment tactics as during the offensive on Avdiivka, dropping 20-30 rounds of ammunition per day from aircraft with the aim of capturing the town by May 9.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 09:43 AM • 36776 views
Politico on Chasiv Yar: Ukrainian army spokesman talks about the threat if the occupiers manage to capture the town

Politico asked a Ukrainian army spokesperson about the threat if the occupiers manage to capture Chasiv Yar.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 08:08 AM • 35834 views
In Donetsk region, Russian invaders attacked more than 20 buildings in 24 hours, one person was killed

In the Donetsk region, Russian occupants shelled more than 20 buildings in 24 hours, and one person was killed in Verkhnekamianske.

Society • April 17, 07:28 AM • 34465 views
Donetsk region: fifty more people evacuated, including 15 children and 5 people with limited mobility

Another 49 residents, including 15 children and 5 people with disabilities, were evacuated from 6 settlements in Donetsk region due to the ongoing shelling.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 03:38 PM • 31733 views
Syrsky: Kremlin has set a goal to capture Chasiv Yar by May 9, measures have been taken to significantly strengthen the Armed Forces brigades with weapons

Russian troops aim to capture Chasiv Yar by May 9, while Ukraine is reinforcing its brigades in the area with ammunition, drones, and electronic warfare to disrupt the enemy's plans.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 08:43 AM • 30343 views
Since the beginning of the year, the SBU has opened 352 cases of high treason

In 2024, the SBU opened 352 criminal cases for high treason, 807 for collaboration, 108 for assisting the aggressor state, and 66 for passing information about the Armed Forces of Ukraine to the enemy, with numerous convictions in each category.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 12:41 PM • 36251 views