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Moscow has issued stern warnings to the United Kingdom and broader European allies, threatening retaliation over the supply of long-range missiles to Ukraine. The diplomatic tensions coincide with heightened security alerts and strategic communications from Western intelligence officials.
As Russian forces steadily advance toward the frontline city of Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast, local residents face mounting shortages and fear imminent combat operations.
Military strikes hit postal distribution centers and logistics bases in Mena and Kramatorsk, though company leadership confirmed no casualties among employees.
Kramatorsk, the last Ukrainian stronghold in Donbas, is resisting a deluge of Russian fire as Moscow intensifies its strikes. Police have adapted to anti-drone warfare, while Kyiv urges civilians to evacuate, though some remain defiant.
A Russian drone strike on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, resulted in at least 15 deaths and over 130 injuries, including many children. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and EU officials condemned the attack as an act of terror.
Russian bombardments on Kyiv have resulted in at least 16 deaths and dozens of injuries, prompting Ukraine to urgently request additional Patriot missile systems to bolster its critically depleted air defenses. Ukrainian officials also suggest that Putin is unwilling to negotiate, believing Ukraine will not withstand the upcoming winter.
Russia claims to have struck two Ukrainian ships in the Black Sea, while a Russian drone reportedly crossed into Moldovan airspace during an attack on Ukraine. Separately, a Greek-run tanker carrying Russian oil was also attacked in the Black Sea.
Colonel Emil Ishkulov, former commander of the 80th Brigade, is reportedly set to take command of the corps responsible for defending the Ukrainian cities of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk.
The number of people injured in a massive Russian airstrike on Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, on the evening of August 13 has risen to 22.
Eine Drohne ist in den lettischen Luftraum eingedrungen und von Kampfjets abgeschossen worden. Unterdessen erlebt die ukrainische Stadt Kramatorsk einen schweren russischen Bombenangriff.
Ukraine has reportedly ceased attacks on tankers following a US request, but continues to target Russian ports, with recent drone strikes causing damage and operational halts at grain terminals and an oil refinery in Novorossiysk and Orsk. Meanwhile, Ukraine's ombudsman reports at least 375 Ukrainian deaths in Russian captivity, and law enforcement has charged Russian detention center staff with torture.
A church in Kramatorsk caught fire on August 11 following a Russian military strike. The incident highlights the ongoing impact of the conflict on civilian infrastructure.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Russian forces are approximately 20 kilometers from Kramatorsk, while overnight Russian attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region killed 17 people and wounded dozens.
There are currently 83,443 civilians remaining in the Kramatorsk and Sloviansk urban communities in the Donetsk region.
A series of Russian missile and drone strikes on the Kyiv region resulted in the deaths of at least 17 people and numerous injuries. The attacks caused significant damage, with officials highlighting Ukraine's vulnerability to such assaults.
Russian forces are attempting to seize control of Lyman to use it as a springboard for a further offensive toward the Sloviansk–Kramatorsk urban area in Ukraine.
Kramatorsk was hit by a massive shelling attack on Friday morning, resulting in one fatality and four injuries.
A 'cocaine super-highway' stretching from Ecuador to Europe is under surveillance by police, as reported by the BBC. This route highlights the significant flow of illegal drugs from South America to the European continent.
More than 90,000 civilians, including over 5,000 children, continue to reside in the Kramatorsk and Sloviansk urban communities within Ukraine's Donetsk region.
Russia has launched a series of attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region, resulting in at least one fatality and multiple injuries, with reports of 13 wounded in the capital and two in the Bucha district. The strikes have caused widespread damage to residential buildings and infrastructure across the Ukrainian capital and its vicinity, following a Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow warehouses.
Russian attacks on Wednesday killed at least 13 people across Ukraine, including in Zaporizhzhia, Kramatorsk, and Sumy, while Ukrainian forces struck Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea and damaged civilian ships in Mykolaiv Oblast.
Ukraine has reported drone attacks on Russian ships in the Azov Sea, claiming to have hit multiple vessels. This comes as Russia continues its strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Odesa, resulting in casualties and damage to infrastructure.
Russian forces struck Kramatorsk with a glide bomb, injuring three energy workers, while a separate strike on a civilian vehicle in Kherson Oblast killed two and injured four, including girls. These attacks highlight ongoing civilian casualties in Ukraine.
Three people sustained injuries in a Russian airstrike that targeted a residential area in the city of Kramatorsk.
Russian drones have attacked a medical facility in Sloviansk and a gas station in Kramatorsk, with rescuers showing the aftermath of the strikes.
Russian forces launched a series of attacks across Ukraine, including in Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, and Dnipropetrovsk regions, resulting in at least eight deaths and dozens of injuries, including children. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is preparing for an imminent massive attack.
A Russian strike on an auto repair shop and car wash in Kramatorsk resulted in the death of a woman and injury to a teenage boy.
Ukraine conducted drone strikes on Russian territory, including a port in Temryuk and a chemical plant in Armiansk, resulting in one fatality and fires. Meanwhile, President Zelensky imposed sanctions on ten Russian mobile operators and internet service providers.
Authorities in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast have expanded the mandatory evacuation zone for families with children, ordering compulsory evacuations from specific streets in Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, Bilenke, and the entirety of Pryvil.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić arrived in Tivat, Montenegro, for the EU-Western Balkans summit, where discussions are expected to focus on accelerating accession negotiations and regional cooperation, amidst some local tensions and protests.
Military analyst Ogorec suggests that recent Russian attacks could be a prelude to a large-scale offensive towards Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, potentially marking the end of the battle for Donbas.
Russian forces attacked a civil protection vehicle in Kramatorsk, injuring one person. Separately, Russians attacked Zaporizhzhia in the morning, resulting in injuries to a woman.
A Russian airstrike on the central Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk has resulted in injuries to at least 12 people.
Russian forces launched attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Derhachi, Pavlohrad, and Kramatorsk, resulting in at least one death and multiple injuries, including a child. Concurrently, Ukrainian drones and missiles struck Russian border regions like Belgorod and Yaroslavl, causing power outages and two fatalities.
The cities of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast have implemented a new 'Non-Standard Warning' function within the Air-Raid Warning app, providing separate alerts for incoming aerial threats.
A Kramatorsk native, Viktor, expresses his resolve to stay in Donbas despite four years of Russian attempts to conquer the region, which has seen dozens of villages leveled, while major cities like Sloviansk and Kramatorsk continue to resist.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated his belief that the conflict in Ukraine is "coming to an end," a declaration made during a period that also saw him meet with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and offer a conditional meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky.
Emergency crews successfully rescued a woman from under the rubble in Kramatorsk following a Russian airstrike that targeted a residential area, causing damage to a high-rise building.
Russia conducted a wave of deadly missile and air strikes across multiple Ukrainian cities, killing dozens and injuring many. These attacks occurred shortly before a potential ceasefire, drawing strong condemnation from Ukrainian President Zelensky.
Russia has conducted extensive missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, resulting in civilian deaths in cities such as Kramatorsk and Dnipro. In response, Ukraine has launched counter-attacks targeting Russian military trains, oil refineries, and air defense assets.
Reports from Eastern Ukraine suggest a "manhunt" has begun in Kramatorsk, with grim times predicted for the city. The article describes messages from the region as "everyday postcards directly from he
The Russian army carried out an airstrike on the center of Kramatorsk on Saturday morning, April 11, resulting in injuries to 10 people.
A Russian network known as 'The Company' reportedly attempted to spread disinformation through online media and social networks in Argentina to discredit President Javier Milei between June and October 2024.
A Russian oil tanker has entered Cuban waters, potentially offering a lifeline to the island, as US President Donald Trump appears to relax a de facto oil blockade and states he sees 'no problem' with Russia delivering oil to Cuba.
Kramatorsk was hit by enemy airstrikes overnight, with two FAB-250 bombs dropped, resulting in eight residents wounded, including two children.
Russian forces carried out an airstrike on Kramatorsk in the morning of March 8, killing one person and damaging nearly 40 houses.
An infant was injured after a Russian attack damaged a residential building in Zaporizhzhia on the night of 6-7 March.
Enemy forces shelled the city of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region on the morning of March 2. According to preliminary information, three people were killed.
Russia attacked Ukraine with dozens of strike drones and ballistic and cruise missiles, focusing on energy infrastructure and killing at least one person, the Ukrainian military and local officials said on Sunday. Reporting from Kramatorsk, FRANCE 24’s Gulliver Cragg said the strikes on the city appeared to have been unsuccessful, as no power cuts had been reported so far.
Seven aerial bombs struck a residential neighborhood in Kramatorsk, damaging multiple apartment buildings and civilian infrastructure while injuring two residents.
A Russian airstrike on Kramatorsk has resulted in 24 injuries, including an infant. The attack caused significant damage and casualties in the city.
A massive Russian airstrike targeted residential infrastructure in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, injuring 11 civilians including a two-month-old infant.
The Ukrainian cities of Slaviansk and Kramatorsk have officially been designated as territories of active combat, placing these strategically important Donbas cities on the list of areas experiencing immediate hostilities.
Rescuers in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, recovered the body of a second victim from the rubble of a shopping center on August 21, following a Russian airstrike that occurred the previous day.
Russian forces launched four airstrikes against the city of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region on Tuesday, injuring three people, including a child, according to the regional prosecutor's office.
Russian forces attacked postal facilities and other civilian sites in Kramatorsk and Odesa, resulting in one fatality and at least six injuries.
Colonel Ishkulov, former commander of the 80th Air Assault Brigade, has been appointed to lead Ukraine's 11th Corps, responsible for defending Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone over Latvian airspace, with Latvia blaming 'Russian electromagnetic warfare' for the incident. This marks the second time this summer that NATO aircraft have intervened to neutralize a drone in the region.
Ataque russo atingiu um prédio residencial, que ficou danificado. Kramatorsk e Bilenke foram atacadas oito vezes durante a noite.
Russian forces conducted a 'double-tap' strike in Kramatorsk, hitting rescuers with an FPV drone for a second time. The incident occurred while the rescuers were extinguishing a fire caused by an initial Russian attack.
Four branches of JSC Ukrposhta in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, have been forced to suspend operations temporarily due to the prevailing security situation in the area.
A Russian missile attack on Kyiv killed at least 17 people and injured dozens, prompting Ukraine to urgently request more air defense interceptors from international allies. Ukrainian officials also reported the arrest of Russian agents accused of coordinating strikes and identified Russian troops involved in the attacks.
The body of a man has been recovered from under the rubble of a residential building in Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast, following a Russian airstrike.
A wave of Russian missile and drone attacks targeted Kyiv and its surrounding region overnight, resulting in at least 15 deaths and numerous injuries. Ukrainian officials described it as one of the most tragic attacks to date, with emergency services searching for people potentially trapped under rubble.
Russian forces attacked four districts in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region and a residential neighborhood in Kramatorsk, resulting in two deaths and three injuries. A shopping center in Pavlohrad was also set on fire during the attacks.
Russia conducted a large-scale missile and drone attack across Ukraine, targeting cities including Kyiv, Lviv, and Kryvyi Rih, resulting in at least 13 deaths, including two children, and numerous injuries.
Ukrainian air attacks in southern Russia have reportedly killed two people and injured 17 others, with drone strikes hitting cities like Belgorod and Rostov-on-Don. Concurrently, both Russia and Ukraine reported casualties from ongoing attacks in various regions.
Russian forces launched numerous attacks across Ukraine, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries in regions including Kherson, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Nikopol, and Pavlohrad, with a hospital and emergency responders also targeted.
The death toll from earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 5,119, while two US troops were killed in Jordan, increasing the US military death toll in the Iran war to 16. Additionally, an airstrike in Kramatorsk resulted in three fatalities and two injuries.
An oil refinery in Bashkiria has been shut down following a Ukrainian attack. Meanwhile, five people were injured in a Russian attack on a civilian car in Kramatorsk.
Russian forces have dropped seven aerial bombs on Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine, killing four people and injuring nine others. The regional governor confirmed the casualties from the attacks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet him in Kostyantynivka, Ukraine, denying Russian claims of capturing the city. This invitation comes as Ukraine continues to target Russian oil infrastructure and Putin signs new tax laws to support the Russian fuel market.
In the Donbas region, where 80% is occupied by Russian troops, the cities of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk have become central to Ukraine's defense, with residents facing difficult choices to stay or flee.
An expert suggests that after Pokrovsk, Russia could soon capture Kostiantynivka, another crucial supply hub for the Ukrainian army in Donbas, potentially opening a path towards Druzhkivka and Kramatorsk.
Russian bombardments resulted in the deaths of three civilians in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, a frontline city in the eastern Donetsk region.
Russian drone and missile attacks on eastern and southeastern Ukraine have resulted in at least four deaths and multiple injuries, with Zaporizhzhia being particularly affected. Ukrainian air defenses reportedly downed 97 out of 119 drones launched by Russia.
A Latvian Television news team documented the horrors of the full-scale war in Ukraine, including their presence in Kramatorsk 12 days before Russia's invasion in February 2022.
A report from the front lines in Donbas, including Chasiv Yar, Konstantinovka, Sloviansk, and Kramatorsk, details Ukraine's preparations for an anticipated Russian summer offensive after four years of war.
Russian attacks across the Donetsk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro regions killed at least 11 civilians and injured dozens, damaging infrastructure. Separately, a Ukrainian drone strike on a passenger bus in Russian-occupied territory killed eight civilians.
Russian forces attacked a civil protection vehicle in Kramatorsk, injuring one person, and also attacked Zaporizhzhia, injuring a woman. The battlefield saw a total of 249 combat clashes along the line of contact on June 1, with Russian forces most active on the Pokrovsk front where Ukrainian defenders repelled 56 attacks.
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi visited combat brigades in the Donetsk region, stating that new middle strike approaches are already being felt on the front lines, particularly in the Sloviansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration.
Intense fighting continues on the front lines in Ukraine, with Russian forces carrying out an aerial strike on central Kramatorsk, injuring four people, as 65 clashes were reported since midnight.
A Nova Poshta branch in Kramatorsk has been damaged in an aerial strike. The company has pledged to compensate for losses and has already restored its logistics operations.
A Russian ballistic missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Pryluky has reportedly killed two people and injured 17 others. This incident is part of ongoing Russian attacks in Ukraine.
Despite daily shelling, a total of 113,500 civilians continue to reside in the Kramatorsk and Sloviansk communities within Ukraine's Donetsk region.
A three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine has commenced, agreed upon for a prisoner exchange and coinciding with Russia's 'Victory Day' parade. However, fighting has reportedly continued in some areas, leading to skepticism about its effectiveness.
Russian forces dropped three FAB-250 aerial bombs on a residential neighborhood in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, resulting in one fatality and one injury.
A story highlights two boys on the front line in Ukraine, reflecting on the ongoing conflict and referencing a 2022 rocket attack on Kramatorsk.
Russian strikes on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro resulted in at least six deaths and dozens of injuries, including children. The Ukrainian government has pledged support for the city following the massive attack.
Analysts have described the Donbas belt of fortress cities, including Kostiantynivka, Druzhkivka, Sloviansk, and Kramatorsk, as Russia's most coveted objective in Ukraine, a territory it demands without a fight and which forms the backbone of Ukraine's eastern defense.
Russian police officers have been ordered not to identify themselves as law enforcement on social media or messaging apps, the Russian business news outlet RBC and the news agency Ura.ru reported,…
A new wave of massive Russian air attacks across Ukraine during daylight hours has resulted in at least 10 deaths, according to Kyiv, which condemned the escalation. Moscow has also rejected a proposed energy truce for the Easter period.
A Russian aerial bomb strike on the Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk has resulted in the deaths of three civilians, including a 13-year-old boy. The attack also left several others injured.
Russian strikes on Kramatorsk have injured eight people, including children, and caused damage to residential buildings in the city.
Russian forces destroyed the main post office building of Ukraine's national postal service Ukrposhta in the city of Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast, on 7 March.
Russian troops struck a residential area in Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, with tubed artillery on the morning of March 3.
Despite deploying Su-57 jets, Russian air forces have failed to shoot down Ukrainian aircraft, highlighting their inability to leverage numerical and technical superiority. Russian forces are preparing for a battle over Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.
Russian troops are increasing pressure near Platonivka, Bondarne, and Pryvillia on the Sloviansk and Kramatorsk axes. However, Ukrainian forces are holding their lines and maintaining control of the situation.
Ukrainian forces launched drone strikes against major Russian e-commerce warehouses and an oil refinery, while Russian missiles and drones killed and injured civilians across multiple Ukrainian regions. The latest exchanges underscore intensified cross-border targeting and ongoing frontline assaults.
Ukrainian military updates indicate significant challenges for Russian troops advancing in the Donetsk region, with efforts to encircle forces near Kramatorsk showing limited progress.
Russian forces have carried out a massive airstrike on Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast, hitting residential infrastructure and apartment block neighbourhoods, with people injured.
Russian strikes in Kramatorsk have caused fires at company warehouses and a residential building. The attacks have resulted in significant damage to infrastructure and homes.
Russian forces carried out nine airstrikes on Kramatorsk, wounding ten people and damaging 22 apartment buildings.
Russian forces carried out four airstrikes on Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast, injuring three people, including an 11-year-old child. The attacks involved aerial bombs, causing damage in the city.
Rescuers have recovered the body of a man from the rubble of a destroyed building in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, who had been missing for three days.
The number of people injured in Russia's aerial bomb attack on Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast on August 13 has increased to 22.
The ongoing battle for the cities of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk is increasingly seen as a pivotal point that could determine when and how Russia's invasion of Ukraine concludes.
Russian bombardments in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, have resulted in one fatality and 15 injuries.
The city of Kramatorsk in Ukraine is described as slowly dying, with residents preparing for it to become a battlefield as the sounds and smells of approaching war become more prominent.
Ukraine has launched drone attacks on two oil refineries located deep within Russian territory, causing significant damage and fires. This action marks a continued effort by Ukraine to target Russian energy infrastructure.
A Russian disinformation network, identified as Storm-1516 and Matriochka, has been exposed for targeting former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal ahead of the 2027 presidential elections. French authorities revealed the campaign involved fake media and ghost accounts aimed at destabilizing his political standing.
Hundreds of families in Kramatorsk have been ordered to leave their homes.
Two Russian bombs struck the center of Kramatorsk, injuring 24 people and causing significant damage. Police are investigating the aftermath of the airstrike.
Hamas has reportedly agreed to a draft disarmament plan for Gaza, contingent on Israel's withdrawal from the territory. This development follows President Trump's announcement of a peace deal, though Israel's full approval remains pending.
Russian forces shelled the village of Raihorodok in Ukraine's Donetsk region, resulting in the death of one woman and injuries to six other people, including a child. The attack occurred in the Kramatorsk district.
A Russian FPV drone struck a police patrol in Kramatorsk, injuring one officer, according to Ukraine's National Police.
Russian forces launched six attacks on residential areas of Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast overnight, resulting in one fatality and three civilian injuries.
Seven people were injured in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, as a result of an airstrike by Russian forces who dropped three guided aerial bombs.
Rescue workers in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, spent three hours extinguishing fires caused by Russian drone strikes.
Russian forces attacked the settlement of Shabelkivka in the Kramatorsk hromada in Donetsk Oblast, destroying a residential building. Two bodies were retrieved from the rubble following the strike.
Russian forces attacked a supermarket in central Kramatorsk on the evening of July 4, causing a fire and injuring at least five people, including one child.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has ordered a 40-day offensive to pressure Russia, while Russia reported massive Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Moscow, with 28 drones reportedly shot down.
Thousands of residents are fleeing cities like Sloviansk and Kramatorsk in Ukraine's Donbas region as Russian forces intensify their bombing and drone attacks, pushing closer to these 'fortress belt' cities.
Ukraine conducted its largest drone attack on Moscow, targeting the capital and several Russian oil refineries, resulting in casualties and damage. The Kremlin praised its air defenses while some Russian commentators questioned their effectiveness.
Russian forces are infiltrating Kostiantynivka, potentially opening the way towards Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, according to DeepState.
Russian drone strikes targeted a gas station in Kramatorsk and a bread delivery truck near the border of the Chernihiv region. The attack on the bread truck resulted in injuries to the driver.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's request for a meeting, stating he sees no reason for it at this time. Meanwhile, Putin held discussions with a former German politician, whom he reportedly wishes to mediate negotiations regarding the conflict in Ukraine.
Bohdan Zujakov from Kramatorsk is actively evacuating civilians from the most dangerous areas of Donbas, despite having lost a colleague and carrying shrapnel from past incidents.
Russia fired a record 8,150 drones at Ukraine in May, according to an AFP analysis, marking the highest monthly total since the invasion began. These attacks resulted in at least one fatality and injuries, including a worker at a gas station in Kharkiv.
A Russian strike on Mykolaivka in the Kramatorsk district of Donetsk Oblast has resulted in the deaths of five people and injuries to two others.
Two people were killed and three others injured in a Russian morning attack on Kramatorsk.
The Kramatorsk community in Ukraine was subjected to 11 shelling attacks over the past 24 hours, which resulted in one fatality and two injuries.
In Kramatorsk, just kilometers from the front line in Ukraine, jewelers are among the last businesses to leave, experiencing prosperity with demand for large gifts and online weddings despite the ongoing conflict.
Ukraine faced a massive wave of Russian drone and air attacks, resulting in multiple casualties and targeting critical infrastructure. Concurrently, Ukrainian drones launched strikes against Russian oil refineries, including the Perm plant, and ports, causing operational disruptions.
A deputy head of the Kramatorsk district administration has died in the hospital from injuries sustained during a strike on May 5th. The official had been hospitalized since the attack.
A Russian drone attack struck a kindergarten in Sumy, Ukraine, during a ceasefire, killing one woman and injuring two others, prompting Ukrainian President Zelensky to condemn the incident.
A Russian uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) reportedly struck a petrol station in the city of Kramatorsk on Thursday afternoon, causing damage.
Ukraine and Russia carried out a significant prisoner exchange, with 193 Ukrainian defenders returning home in exchange for 193 Russian prisoners of war. This exchange saw a total of 386 individuals repatriated by both sides.
A Russian guided bomb strike on central Kramatorsk on April 11 injured ten civilians, including women and men, and caused damage to residential buildings and vehicles.
Russian grain ship believed sunk in Ukrainian drone attack is found and towed to shore, TASS says The Straits Times
Russia launched an extensive missile and drone attack across Ukraine, with a significant focus on the Kyiv region, resulting in at least one fatality and widespread power outages. The assault involved nearly 500 drones and missiles, prompting Poland to scramble fighter jets.
A drone strike, reportedly by Ukraine, triggered a fire at Russia's major Baltic port of Ust-Luga, a key oil exporting hub, causing new damage after being hit for a second time in days, with regional governor Alexander Drozdenko reporting 36 drones shot down.
A 15-year-old girl was killed and her parents severely injured in a Russian attack on a village near Chernihiv, Ukraine, which also damaged two residential buildings.
Russian troops dropped a 500-kilogram aerial bomb on Kramatorsk during the night, injuring six people, including three children.
Five people were killed and 13 others wounded in the Donetsk region as a result of morning shelling in Kramatorsk and Druzhkivka.
Kramatorsk, the largest city in Ukraine's Donetsk region still under Ukrainian control, is increasingly being abandoned by its residents as Russia seeks to control it at all costs.
Russian troops have increased their offensive operations near Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, though Ukrainian forces maintain that the situation in these areas remains under control.