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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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Russian attack on Kramatorsk killed three brothers, their mother and grandmother sustained multiple injuriesPhoto

As a result of a direct hit on a private house in Kramatorsk, three brothers, aged 19 and 8, were killed. Their 43-year-old mother and 65-year-old grandmother sustained blast and traumatic brain injuries.

Society • February 13, 07:05 AM • 9517 views
Police showed the evacuation of a family from Kostiantynivka and the body of the deceased motherVideo

Fighters of the "Tsunami" regiment evacuated a family with children and the body of their mother from Kostiantynivka, which is under constant shelling. The children and grandmother were taken to Kramatorsk for further support.

Society • February 12, 10:33 PM • 14711 views
Zelenskyy revealed the main target of Russia's night attack and the need for interceptor missiles

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the main target of Russia's night attack was energy generation and substations. He emphasized the need for interceptor missiles for enemy ballistic missiles.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 09:05 AM • 4182 views
General Staff on the front situation: 113 combat engagements, the enemy launched over 5.2 thousand drones

Since the beginning of the day, 113 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy used 5231 kamikaze drones and carried out 2583 shellings of settlements.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 08:28 PM • 4188 views
General Staff on the front situation: 108 combat engagements took place, the enemy used over 3.2 thousand drones

Over the past day, 108 combat engagements took place, the enemy launched 67 air strikes, dropping 192 guided aerial bombs. The occupiers used 3230 kamikaze drones and carried out 2344 shelling attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 08:25 PM • 4564 views
Handed over locations of Defense Forces equipment in Sloviansk to the enemy: Ukrzaliznytsia employee detained

The SBU counterintelligence detained a Ukrzaliznytsia employee in Donetsk region who was providing the enemy with information about the location of heavy equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The perpetrator faces up to 8 years in prison.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 11:25 AM • 4630 views
Possible changes in train schedules and route restrictions in four regions - Ukrzaliznytsia

On February 10, changes in train traffic are possible in Sumy, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions. Some routes have been canceled, and bus transfers have been organized in dangerous areas.

Society • February 10, 07:55 AM • 6358 views
Railway again hit by enemy strikes, trains delayed - Ukrzaliznytsia

In Sumy region, a locomotive and overhead lines were damaged due to shelling. Sumy-Kyiv and Sumy-Kharkiv trains will run with delays. Bus transfers are possible in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 09:47 AM • 29062 views
Journalists wounded in morning strike on Kramatorsk

On February 8, during shelling in Kramatorsk, journalists from the Inter TV channel were wounded. Correspondent Ihor Levenok sustained shrapnel wounds to his left arm.

Society • February 8, 12:41 PM • 7511 views
Russian strike on Druzhkivka: "Havrylivskyi" market suspends operations

The city authorities of Druzhkivka have temporarily closed the "Havrylivskyi" market after the shelling that claimed the lives of 7 people and injured 17. Entrepreneurs are advised to cease operations until the security situation stabilizes.

Society • February 6, 03:30 PM • 5237 views
General Staff on the front situation: 110 battles recorded, enemy used 3875 kamikaze drones

Since the beginning of the day, 110 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The enemy used 3875 kamikaze drones and carried out 2995 shellings.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 08:48 PM • 5616 views
147 combat engagements recorded at the front, enemy used almost 5.2 thousand drones - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, 147 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The enemy used 5,199 kamikaze drones and carried out 2,860 shelling attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 08:17 PM • 4773 views
Russia attacked Sloviansk with three aerial bombs: there are dead and woundedPhotoVideo

On February 1, Russian occupiers struck Sloviansk, Donetsk region, with three high-explosive aerial bombs. As a result of the attack, a 43-year-old woman was killed, and another was injured.

Society • February 1, 03:24 PM • 9227 views
Over 300 combat engagements: General Staff reports on the hottest fronts

Since the beginning of January 31, 303 combat engagements have been recorded at the front, the enemy has carried out 38 air strikes and used 2510 kamikaze drones. Ukrainian soldiers repelled numerous attacks, in particular, 106 occupiers were eliminated in the Pokrovsk direction.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 09:31 PM • 9930 views
135 combat engagements took place on the front: the enemy is actively attacking in three directions

Since the beginning of the day, 135 combat engagements have been recorded. The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Huliaipole directions.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 02:17 PM • 4290 views
"Ukrzaliznytsia" changes routes in three regions and transfers passengers to buses due to the threat of shelling

Due to enemy UAV activity, Ukrzaliznytsia is adjusting train traffic in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy regions. On some sections, railway connections have been replaced by bus transfers.

Society • January 31, 12:33 PM • 10588 views
General Staff on the front situation: 268 combat engagements recorded, the enemy used 2.5 thousand kamikaze drones

Over the past day, 268 combat engagements took place, the enemy used 2583 kamikaze drones and carried out 2684 shellings. The most active enemy actions were recorded in the Pokrovsk direction – 83 attacks.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 08:12 PM • 4671 views
180 combat engagements took place on the front, 65 attacks repelled in the Pokrovsk direction

Since the beginning of the day, 180 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, the Defense Forces repelled 65 enemy attacks.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 02:22 PM • 3882 views
103 combat engagements recorded on the front, occupiers carried out 99 airstrikes - General StaffPhoto

Over the past day, 103 combat engagements took place on the front. The occupiers launched 99 air strikes and dropped 227 guided aerial bombs.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 07:03 AM • 4708 views
A story of love, loyalty, and strength of spirit: a severely wounded soldier married his girlfriend at the Shalimov CenterPhoto

At the O. O. Shalimov National Scientific Center for Surgery and Transplantology, severely wounded soldier Denys married Milena. They met in Kramatorsk, and Denys sustained a mine-blast injury, which resulted in the amputation of his legs and arm.

Society • January 22, 08:25 AM • 14485 views
General Staff on the front situation: over 60 battles took place, 22 attacks repelled in the Pokrovsk direction

Since the beginning of the day, 61 combat engagements have taken place, 22 of which were repelled in the Pokrovsk direction. Battles continue in the South-Slobozhansky, Kupyansk, Slovyansk, Kostiantynivka, and Pokrovsk directions.

War in Ukraine • January 20, 02:20 PM • 4018 views
135 combat engagements recorded on the front, most attacks in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, 135 combat engagements have been recorded, with most attacks in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Huliaipole directions. Russian troops launched two missile strikes, 70 air strikes, and used 4,786 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • January 19, 08:18 PM • 4501 views
126 combat engagements took place at the front over the past day: the General Staff reported where the hottest spots are

On January 18, 126 combat engagements were recorded at the front, the enemy carried out 78 air strikes and used 5355 kamikaze drones. The greatest activity was observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where 39 attacks were repelled and 106 occupiers were eliminated.

War in Ukraine • January 18, 09:59 PM • 8222 views
69 combat engagements recorded on the front, enemy attacks in three directions - General Staff

The total number of combat engagements on the front has reached 69. The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Huliaipole directions.

War in Ukraine • January 18, 02:28 PM • 8409 views
Two people injured, 29 civilian objects damaged in enemy shelling in Donetsk region - National PolicePhoto

Two people were injured in Donetsk region as a result of attacks by "Geran-3" UAVs and FPV drones on settlements. 29 civilian objects, including 21 residential buildings, were destroyed.

Society • January 18, 12:21 PM • 6462 views
180 combat engagements took place on the front, the enemy dropped 234 guided aerial bombs - General StaffPhoto

On January 15, 180 combat engagements took place, the occupiers launched 2 missile and 97 air strikes, dropping 234 guided aerial bombs. The Defense Forces hit seven areas of concentration of enemy personnel and equipment.

War in Ukraine • January 16, 06:51 AM • 5059 views
74 combat engagements recorded on the front, 22 attacks repelled in the Pokrovsk direction

Since the beginning of the day, 74 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled 22 attacks, and four combat engagements are ongoing.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 02:50 PM • 4349 views
47 million UAH scheme on "paper" FPV drones exposed in a military unit

A criminal organization in a military unit that embezzled over 47 million UAH of budget funds has been exposed. The former commander created a scheme for supplying non-existent FPV drones and substandard equipment.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 09:03 AM • 6032 views
Evening report from the General Staff: 139 battles per day and active assaults in the Pokrovsk direction

On January 10, 139 combat engagements took place at the front, with over 2,800 shellings and 33 air strikes recorded. The highest intensity of fighting remains in the Pokrovsk direction, where 32 attacks were repelled.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 08:11 PM • 4277 views
68 battles recorded on the front, the fiercest clashes in the Pokrovsk direction - General Staff

As of 4:00 PM, 68 battles have taken place on the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The General Staff reported 23 attempts by the occupiers to advance in the Pokrovsk direction, 22 of which were repelled.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 02:29 PM • 5653 views