Ukraine–Russia

Nine Russian guided bombs hit Kramatorsk in seven minutes, injuring at least 19 including a two-month-old baby

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ATTACK
Location
Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast
Actors
Russia · Ukraine
Importance
Major

Russian forces struck the city of Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast with nine FAB-250 guided aerial bombs between 10:33 and 10:40 local time on Aug. 25, injuring at least 19 people including a two-month-old baby and damaging 34 apartment buildings, the Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office said.

  • Injuries: Low 19 · Confidence: Estimated · Evidence: Russians hit Kramatorsk with 9 guided aerial bombs: 19 injured, including a baby - photos · At least 19 injured per prosecutor's office update at 13:40 local, including a two-month-old girl initially reported in serious condition.
  • Infrastructure: Low 34 apartment_buildings_damaged · Confidence: Estimated · Evidence: Russians hit Kramatorsk with 9 guided aerial bombs: 19 injured, including a baby - photos · 34 apartment buildings damaged plus an infrastructure facility, per updated prosecutor information.

Verification: Confirmed

Evidence: Russians hit Kramatorsk with 9 guided aerial bombs: 19 injured, including a baby - photos

Ukrainska Pravda cites Kramatorsk City Military Administration head Honcharenko and the Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office; injury count rose 11 to 12 to 19 during rescue work. Pre-trial investigation opened as suspected war crime.