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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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48 battles took place on the front, most of them in the Huliaipole, Pokrovsk, and Kostiantynivka directions - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, 48 clashes have been recorded, with most attacks in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions. The enemy is shelling the border areas of Sumy and Chernihiv regions.

Society • March 10, 02:45 PM • 4730 views
130 battles took place on the front on March 9 - General StaffPhoto

130 clashes and the dropping of 251 aerial bombs were recorded during the day. The defense forces destroyed 950 occupiers, 13 tanks, and over 2000 enemy drones.

Society • March 10, 07:18 AM • 5989 views
Over 120 combat engagements took place on the front, the enemy launched 3.4 thousand kamikaze drones - General Staff

The General Staff recorded 122 combat engagements and thousands of shellings along the entire front line. The greatest enemy activity was observed in the Huliaipole direction.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 08:37 PM • 7255 views
Occupiers destroyed Ukrposhta's main post office building in Kramatorsk - SmilianskyiPhoto

The occupiers destroyed the main post office building in Kramatorsk. Employees had previously moved to another premises, which they plan to restore within a day.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 12:59 PM • 5438 views
Zelenskyy honored soldiers of the 12th Special Purpose Brigade "Azov" with state awardsVideo

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded soldiers of the 12th Azov Brigade with orders and presented Denys Prokopenko with the insignia of a brigadier general. They discussed the situation at the front and the needs of the military.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 05:40 PM • 5565 views
General Staff on the front situation: 117 combat engagements took place, the enemy launched over 4.6 thousand kamikaze drones

Over the past day, 117 combat engagements took place. The enemy used 4653 kamikaze drones and carried out 2543 shellings, dropping 142 guided aerial bombs.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 08:26 PM • 6419 views
Tried to get a job at the TCC in Kharkiv region - SBU detained FSB agentPhoto

SBU counterintelligence detained a freelance psychologist who, on the orders of Russian special services, tried to get a job at a district TCC in Kharkiv region. The woman also adjusted Russian air attacks on energy facilities in Cherkasy region.

Society • March 3, 08:52 AM • 5928 views
152 combat engagements took place on the front, the enemy dropped 282 KABs - General Staff of the Armed Forces of UkrainePhoto

Over the past day, 152 combat engagements were recorded on the front, the enemy launched 84 air strikes, dropping 282 guided aerial bombs. The occupiers also used 8437 kamikaze drones and carried out 3645 shellings.

War in Ukraine • March 3, 07:15 AM • 6598 views
Russians shelled Kramatorsk and Druzhkivka, 5 dead and 13 woundedPhoto

As a result of the morning Russian shelling of Donetsk region, 5 people were killed and 13 were wounded. The strikes hit Kramatorsk and Druzhkivka, damaging 7 multi-story buildings.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 09:56 AM • 5123 views
Donetsk region under massive Russian fire, there are dead - National PolicePhoto

On February 28, Russian troops launched 1513 attacks on 10 settlements in the Donetsk region, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries. 79 civilian objects were destroyed, including 60 residential buildings.

Society • March 1, 10:22 AM • 10621 views
Delays up to an hour and buses instead of trains - UZ changed traffic on March 1

Due to the security situation on March 1, Ukrzaliznytsia changed train traffic in Kherson, Sumy, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. Passengers are asked to follow the instructions of railway workers and enable push notifications.

Society • March 1, 08:00 AM • 10089 views
158 combat engagements recorded on the front line in 24 hours - General Staff of the Armed Forces of UkrainePhoto

Over the past day, February 28, 158 combat engagements took place on the front line. The occupiers launched 2 missile and 80 air strikes, using 8613 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 06:20 AM • 6811 views
"They are not winning, and we are not losing" - Zelenskyy spoke about the complexity of the territorial issue

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in an interview with Sky News that regaining all territories is difficult, but Russia cannot win on the battlefield. The President emphasized that surrendering Sloviansk and Kramatorsk is a red line for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 09:30 AM • 5088 views
120 combat engagements took place at the front, the enemy is actively operating in three directions - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, 120 combat engagements have been recorded, the enemy is actively advancing in the Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, and Kostiantynivka directions. The enemy launched artillery shelling and air strikes on a number of settlements.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 02:50 PM • 3754 views
Russia attacked railway infrastructure in 3 regions, including a children's railway in Kharkiv region

Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukrainian cities, once again striking railway infrastructure. Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Vinnytsia, Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv and the region, Kryvyi Rih, Poltava, and Donetsk regions were targeted.

Society • February 26, 11:34 AM • 6788 views
235 combat engagements took place on the front, the enemy launched 68 air strikes - General Staff of the Armed Forces of UkrainePhoto

Over the past day, February 25, 235 combat engagements took place on the front line. The enemy launched one missile strike, 68 air strikes, and used 5271 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 07:22 AM • 4686 views
Zelenskyy addressed Ukrainians on the anniversary of the invasion from a bunker on Bankova Street, where he worked at the beginning of the warVideo

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, addressed Ukrainians from a bunker on Bankova Street, where his first conversations with world leaders took place at the beginning of the war. He emphasized the resilience of the Ukrainian people and expressed a desire to one day come there with the US President.

Society • February 24, 06:54 AM • 20923 views
Train schedule changes affected six regions, some routes replaced by buses

Ukrzaliznytsia provided operational information on train movements on February 23. In Kherson, Sumy, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions, traffic is organized taking into account the security situation, and some routes have been replaced by buses.

Society • February 23, 07:45 AM • 58118 views
112 combat engagements took place on the front, the enemy used 3,900 kamikaze drones - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, 112 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. The enemy used 3,900 kamikaze drones and carried out 2,313 shellings.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 08:07 PM • 6051 views
Ukrzaliznytsia changed train routes after the Russian attack on Kyiv region on February 22

Due to the night Russian attack on the Kyiv region, a number of trains are running on altered routes, which may cause deviations from the schedule. Ukrzaliznytsia has published the train schedule for Sunday.

Society • February 22, 07:37 AM • 16724 views
Frontline battles decreased by a quarter in 24 hours - General Staff mapPhoto

Over the past day, 175 combat engagements were recorded on the front, a quarter less than the day before. The most intense battles continued in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 07:50 AM • 5705 views
Ukrzaliznytsia changed train routes in Sumy, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions on February 19

Ukrzaliznytsia updated information on train movements on February 19. The changes affected Sumy, Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions.

Society • February 19, 08:56 AM • 6682 views
53 combat engagements took place on the front, the enemy is increasingly attacking in the Huliaipole direction - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, 53 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. Russian troops are actively operating in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions, carrying out numerous attacks and shelling.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 02:29 PM • 3958 views
201 combat engagements occurred at the front on February 16 - General StaffPhoto

Over the past day, 201 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy launched two missile strikes and carried out 81 air strikes. The Russians used 4574 kamikaze drones and carried out 2306 shelling attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 07:42 AM • 4492 views
Train traffic in Lozova restored after damage, but there are changes

In Lozova, Kharkiv region, train traffic has been restored on the damaged section, but on February 16, temporary changes in traffic are in effect in a number of regions. Some routes have been shortened or replaced by buses due to enemy attacks and unfavorable weather.

Society • February 16, 08:55 AM • 4019 views
Half of the 235 battles on the front occurred in three directions - General Staff mapPhoto

Over the past day, 235 combat engagements took place on the front, half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, and Kostiantynivka directions. The enemy launched one missile and 79 air strikes, using 4,757 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 06:53 AM • 4914 views
98 combat engagements recorded on the front – occupiers shelled Sumy region from Russian territory

Since the beginning of February 14, 98 combat engagements have taken place on the front. The enemy shelled the Sumy region from Russian territory, launched attacks in the Northern Slobozhansky, Southern Slobozhansky, and other directions.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 03:26 PM • 4671 views
54 combat engagements on the front, the enemy actively attacking in three directions - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, 54 combat engagements have taken place on the front. The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Huliaipole directions, carrying out artillery shelling and attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 02:22 PM • 3933 views
Death toll from Russia's night attack on Kramatorsk has risenPhoto

Four people were killed and two wounded in Russia's night attack on Kramatorsk. Among the dead are an 8-year-old boy and his 19-year-old brothers.

Society • February 13, 01:12 PM • 4686 views
Ukrainians warned about changes in train traffic in five regions

Ukrzaliznytsia reports on localized changes in train traffic in Sumy and Chernihiv regions, and a bus detour in Kharkiv region. In Zaporizhzhia, train traffic depends on the security situation, and in Dnipropetrovsk region, suburban train routes have been changed.

Society • February 13, 08:37 AM • 7574 views