Airstrike on Kramatorsk
On May 19, 2024, Russian occupation forces launched an airstrike on a residential neighborhood in Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast. The attack came at dawn, around 5:40 AM, when Russian aircraft dropped a FAB-250 high-explosive bomb equipped with a UMPK guidance module. The impact left at least six civilians injured and caused extensive damage to the housing sector.
Emergency services, law enforcement, and medical personnel are on the scene providing assistance to the victims. The Donetsk Regional Prosecutor’s Office has launched a pre-trial investigation into potential violations of the laws and customs of war. According to the prosecutor’s office,
At 5:40 AM, Russian forces shelled Kramatorsk with a FAB-250. As a result of the munitions striking a residential area, at least six civilians sustained bodily injuries.
Attacks on infrastructure
In addition, on May 19, 2024, Naftogaz infrastructure in Chernihiv Oblast came under fire. The enemy struck several gas infrastructure sites, destroying critical equipment. The previous day, May 18, multiple Russian drones targeted critical Naftogaz facilities in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, including a Ukrnafta gas station. That attack injured two female employees and completely destroyed the station’s building and equipment.
These events highlight the escalating tensions in the region, where civilian sites are increasingly being targeted. The prosecutor’s office’s reference to international wartime norms underscores the gravity of the situation and the potential for holding perpetrators accountable. Meanwhile, strikes on critical infrastructure, such as those against Naftogaz, could severely impact the country’s energy security, further compounding the challenges of war.
The recent airstrike on Kramatorsk is part of a troubling pattern of escalating attacks on civilian areas. Similar incidents have occurred recently, including a devastating strike that resulted in casualties in the region. For more details on a previous airstrike that left one dead and several injured, you can read about it here.