On 10 September, Russian forces carried out a massive air strike on residential areas of Kramatorsk. According to local authorities, six aerial bombs were dropped on the city at around 11:00. Initially, 19 people were reported injured, but by 18:20 the number had risen to 22. Among the casualties was an eight-month-old baby. High-rise and private houses, administrative buildings, a hall of residence, a shop and cars were damaged.
- Russia dropped six aerial bombs on Kramatorsk.
- The number of injured has risen to 22.
- Among those injured was an eight-month-old baby.
- Fourteen high-rise blocks and other civilian buildings have been damaged.
Six aerial bombs struck residential neighbourhoods
According to the Kramatorsk city authorities, Russian troops carried out an attack at around 11.00 six air strikes on the city. The strikes were recorded in residential and civilian areas.
Initial reports spoke of at least seven casualties. The number of injured subsequently rose, first to 16, and then, in the evening, to 22 people. Among those affected are an eight-month-old baby. This information was reported at 18:20 by the head of the Donetsk Regional State Administration Vadym Filashkin.
14 high-rise blocks have been damaged
According to updated figures, the following have been damaged as a result of the Russian bombing: 14 blocks of flats, three detached houses, three office buildings, a hall of residence and a shop.
At least 14 cars. Photographs from the scene of the attack show shattered windows, damaged balconies and the façades of residential buildings, whilst the surrounding area is littered with debris.
Rescue workers, medical staff, and utility and emergency services teams are continuing to work at the sites of the strikes.
Kramatorsk has been under attack from aerial bombs for several days running
This is not the first large-scale air strike on Kramatorsk this week. On 9 September, Russian forces attacked the town with five FAB-250 bombs fitted with UMPK modules, during which four civilians were injured and 27 private homes and a car were damaged.
On 7 September, Russia also dropped Kramatorsk four FAB-250 bombs with UMPC. Two men were killed and a further four people were injured.
Local authorities have once again urged residents of the Donetsk region, particularly families with children, to evacuate to safer parts of Ukraine. Evacuation routes remain open for civilians.
