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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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More than a quarter of battles took place in the Pokrovsk direction: map from the General StaffPhoto

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 175 combat engagements per day, more than a quarter of which took place in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched four missile and 82 air strikes, carried out 5611 shellings, and used 5610 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • August 20, 06:00 AM • 3952 views
121 combat engagements took place at the front: a third in the Pokrovsk direction - General Staff

121 combat engagements took place at the front, 40 of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones and shelling.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 07:34 PM • 4032 views
Ukrainian partisans discovered the main fuel base of the occupiers in Luhansk: data transferred to the Armed Forces of UkrainePhoto

The Ukrainian resistance movement "ATESH" conducted reconnaissance of an oil depot in Luhansk, which supplies Russian troops in several directions of the front. The obtained coordinates and materials have been transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine for strike planning.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 12:47 PM • 3381 views
AFU holds back Russian pressure: occupiers made over 40 attempts to break through in Donetsk region, but most failed - General Staff

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports that Ukrainian defenders repelled over 40 attempts to break through in the Donetsk region. In total, there were about 100 combat engagements, and the enemy also tried to advance to the Antonivskyi Bridge.

War in Ukraine • August 18, 02:13 PM • 4283 views
Pokrovsk direction remains the hottest: General Staff shows a map of the combat operationsPhoto

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 182 combat engagements over the past day, 58 of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched four missile strikes and 80 air strikes, using 5132 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • August 18, 07:46 AM • 3461 views
68 combat engagements took place at the front: the hottest spot is the Pokrovsk direction - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, 68 combat engagements have taken place at the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, the Defense Forces repelled 24 enemy attacks, with fighting continuing in two locations.

War in Ukraine • August 16, 01:55 PM • 8000 views
Third of today's battles were in the Pokrovsk direction, enemy losses there reached 172 occupiers - General Staff

More than a third of the battles on the front took place in the Pokrovsk direction, where 172 occupiers and 106 drones were neutralized. In total, 97 combat engagements, 2 missile and 77 air strikes were recorded during the day.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 07:29 PM • 3726 views
Two police officers killed in Russian shelling in Donetsk regionPhoto

Two law enforcement officers, Roman Penkov and Valentyn Havrysh, were killed during enemy shelling in Sviatohirsk, Donetsk region. Their car came under fire while they were performing their official duties.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 03:02 PM • 6224 views
65 combat engagements took place at the front, 29 of them in the Pokrovsk direction - General Staff

Over the past day, 65 combat engagements took place at the front, 29 of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The Defense Forces repelled 24 enemy attacks, 5 battles are ongoing.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 01:58 PM • 5651 views
Russia will try to convince the US of its successes in Donetsk region: the head of the Russian General Staff prepared a fake offensive map for Putin

The head of the Russian General Staff prepared a map of Donetsk region with non-existent "paths of sabotage and reconnaissance group advancement. " This is intended to create the impression of "control" over the front and alleged readiness for a rapid offensive.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 10:10 AM • 5934 views
105 clashes occurred at the front, the enemy used 1673 kamikaze drones - General Staff

The General Staff reported 105 combat engagements at the front. Russian troops carried out 60 airstrikes, dropped 110 guided bombs, and used 1673 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 07:48 PM • 5564 views
The number of civilian casualties in Ukraine in July reached a three-year high, with only the beginning of the Russian invasion seeing more - UN

According to the UN, July 2025 saw 286 civilian deaths and 1388 injuries, the highest figure since May 2022. In total, since the start of the Russian invasion, at least 13,883 civilians have been killed and 35,548 injured.

Society • August 13, 01:29 PM • 45960 views
Consequences of Ukraine losing control over Donetsk Oblast for the front - ISW forecastPhoto

The Russian side demands that Ukraine cede strategically important unoccupied territory in Donetsk Oblast. This will allow Russia to gain more advantageous positions for a future offensive on Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 02:50 AM • 54492 views
Situation at the front: the enemy suffers devastating losses in the Pokrovsk direction - General Staff

Since the beginning of August 9, 118 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The occupiers launched two missile strikes, 56 air strikes, and used 1670 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 07:59 PM • 10220 views
Transmitted strategically important defense data to Russians: Kramatorsk utility worker sentenced to 15 years

A utility company employee from Kramatorsk was sentenced to 15 years for treason. He transmitted data to the FSB about a strategically important defense line in Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 11:19 PM • 4881 views
Enemy activity near Chasiv Yar has decreased, occupiers are waiting - military

Near Chasiv Yar, the activity of Russian troops has decreased, only one combat engagement was recorded per day. The enemy is awaiting offensive actions from the Toretsk direction to combine efforts.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 08:45 AM • 4984 views
Russia prepares an "information alibi": a fake about sabotage in the Kramatorsk maternity hospital may cover their future strike

The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine warns about false information regarding the deployment of Ukrainian military personnel in the Kramatorsk maternity hospital. This may indicate Russia's preparation for a new war crime against the civilian population.

Society • August 7, 08:09 AM • 3719 views
Russian strike on Nikopol on August 6: there are dead and wounded, including rescuersPhoto

As a result of the Russian artillery shelling of Nikopol, three people were killed, including a rescuer. Four more people were injured, and a car was destroyed.

Society • August 6, 05:59 PM • 7835 views
Enemy drone hit a car: Ukrposhta employee killed, another wounded in Donetsk region as a result of shellingPhoto

In Donetsk region, an enemy drone hit a Ukrposhta car, killing Olga Bordunova, head of the mobile post office. The driver, Pavlo, was wounded, but his condition is improving.

Society • August 6, 04:00 PM • 4420 views
Russian strike on Kramatorsk: death toll rises to sevenVideo

As a result of the Russian strike on Kramatorsk on July 31, 7 people died. Rescuers dismantled 1685 tons of destroyed structures and extinguished the fire.

Society • August 4, 05:45 PM • 6829 views
Russian strike on an apartment building in Kramatorsk on July 31 has already claimed 6 lives

The death toll from the strike on an apartment building in Kramatorsk on July 31 has risen to six. The body of a girl born in 2004 was recovered from under the rubble, and the search operation continues.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 11:24 AM • 3269 views
Russians again attacked Kramatorsk and Dobropillia in the morning, there is one injured personPhoto

Russian troops shelled Kramatorsk on the morning of August 4 using a UAV. A multi-apartment sector of the city came under attack.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 09:17 AM • 3250 views
Since the beginning of this day, there have been 153 combat engagements at the front: the hottest spots are in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions

On August 3, 153 combat engagements took place at the front. Ukrainian forces repelled 38 attacks in the Pokrovsk direction and 25 in the Lyman direction, holding back the enemy's offensive.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 07:35 PM • 10880 views
Russian missile strike on Kramatorsk on July 31: death toll rises to five

As a result of the enemy shelling of Kramatorsk on July 31, the death toll has risen to five. Russian troops struck an apartment building, destroying half of the building.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 06:12 PM • 5172 views
The death toll from the Russian strike on Kramatorsk has risen to 4 people - State Emergency Service

As a result of the Russian strike on a residential building in Kramatorsk on July 31, 4 people died and 13 were injured. Rescuers extinguished the fire and cleared over 185 tons of debris.

Society • August 3, 10:30 AM • 15682 views
Russian army attacked energy infrastructure facilities in Sumy region: some people left without electricity

The Russian army attacked energy infrastructure facilities in Sumy region. Some consumers in Sumy district were left without electricity.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 02:21 PM • 4373 views
In Kramatorsk, public transport will run until 5:00 PM - city council

Public transport will operate until 5:00 PM due to the security situation and emergency power outages.

Society • August 1, 01:25 PM • 3696 views
Russian strike on Kramatorsk: death toll rises to three

The number of victims of the Russian strike on Kramatorsk on July 31 has increased. 3 people died, 10 were wounded; search and rescue operation continues.

Society • August 1, 07:44 AM • 4283 views
Russians struck an apartment building in Kramatorsk: one person reported dead and 11 wounded

In Kramatorsk, as a result of a Russian strike on a 5-story building, 1 person died and 11 were wounded, one of them in serious condition. Half of the building is completely destroyed.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 01:12 PM • 4017 views
Kramatorsk shelled by Russia: city center hit

Russian occupiers shelled Kramatorsk on July 31, the city center was hit.

Society • July 31, 12:47 PM • 5184 views