Russian Strike Hits Central Kramatorsk: 12 Wounded, Including a Child

Aerial Attacks on Kramatorsk and Odesa

According to Главком: On May 25, Russian forces launched an airstrike on the center of Kramatorsk. The number of injured has risen to 12, among them an eight-year-old boy. This marks the third aerial attack on the city within 24 hours. The strike occurred at 5:52 PM, using two FAB-250 aerial bombs.

Initial reports indicated four casualties-three women and one man. Later, the prosecutor's office updated the figure to 10 wounded. As of 9:30 PM, Donetsk Regional Military Administration head Vadym Filashkin confirmed that the injured count had reached 12.

Earlier that same day, a morning attack on Kramatorsk and Yasnohirka killed two residents and wounded three others. That assault involved five FAB-250 bombs, damaging 14 apartment buildings, an educational facility, and administrative structures. The victims of the morning strike were a 38-year-old woman and a 64-year-old man. In response, the Donetsk District Prosecutor's Office has launched a pre-trial investigation into the war crime.

Regional Situation

On the same day, a strike on Odesa left one person dead and three injured. The situation in the region remains tense, with the number of casualties continuing to climb.

Ukraine's overall security environment is extremely challenging, as ongoing military operations increasingly affect civilians. Attacks on cities like Kramatorsk and Odesa highlight the conflict's escalation and the serious threats to civilian safety. For Ukrainian authorities and international organizations monitoring human rights and international humanitarian law, documenting the consequences of these strikes and holding perpetrators accountable remain critical priorities.

The recent airstrikes on Kramatorsk are not isolated incidents, as a previous attack on May 5 resulted in significant casualties and damage to infrastructure. Understanding the ongoing pattern of strikes is essential for grasping the full impact of the conflict on civilian life. For a detailed account of the earlier attack and its aftermath, see the report on the devastating events in Kramatorsk.