Russian Shelling Hits Kramatorsk, Wounds Civilians

Overview

• Officials said Russian forces fired four strikes on Kramatorsk that injured at least seven civilians who are receiving medical care.
• Local authorities reported impacts close to educational institutions and a high-rise residential building.
• Emergency services are operating at the strike sites to assist victims and assess damage.
• The Kramatorsk District Prosecutor’s Office has opened a pretrial investigation under Part 1, Article 438 of Ukraine’s Criminal Code and prosecutors are working to identify the weapon types used.
• Regional leaders urged residents to evacuate as attacks on populated areas continue, following recent strikes in the Donetsk region that caused deaths and other injuries.