FPV Drone Strikes by Russian Forces Hit Ambulances and Residential Buildings in Kramatorsk, Killing One Woman and Injuring Several Others

Drone Assaults Target Kramatorsk

According to Рубрика — Суспільство: On October 5, Russian troops launched attacks using FPV drones in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, focusing on emergency medical vehicles and a multi-story apartment building. These strikes resulted in the death of a 49-year-old woman, while several others sustained injuries. Among the wounded were four individuals, including three healthcare workers, who suffered from blast injuries, shrapnel wounds to their bodies and limbs, burns, and concussions. Three ambulances were also damaged during the attack.

At 22:10, another attack struck a residential building, injuring a 68-year-old woman who sustained a fractured foot, shrapnel injuries to her torso and limbs, as well as a concussion. The Kramatorsk District Prosecutor’s Office has initiated a pre-trial investigation into these incidents under parts 1 and 2 of Article 438 of the Ukrainian Criminal Code, which pertains to war crimes.

Ongoing Shelling Across Donetsk Region

Over the course of the day, Russian forces shelled populated areas in Donetsk Oblast 28 times. In the Kramatorsk district, two people were injured in Khrestyshche, part of the Sviatohirsk community. In Sloviansk, one person was killed, and four others were wounded. The bombardment damaged four apartment buildings and 20 private homes. In Sukhanivka, one fatality was reported, with three private houses destroyed and 27 others damaged.

• Infrastructure damage was recorded in Yakovlivka, within the Oleksandrivka community.
• Five private homes, two administrative buildings, and an industrial facility were damaged in Mykhailivka.
• A vehicle was hit in Vesela Hora, part of the Novodonetska community.
• In Serhiivka, Andriivka community, both infrastructure and a religious building sustained damage.
• In Druzhkivka, one person was killed and another injured.

Throughout the day, 202 people-including 20 children-were evacuated from settlements near the frontline. On the same day, Russian forces struck a residential building in Zaporizhzhia, injuring at least two people and leading to the evacuation of three residents from the ninth floor. On October 6, the occupiers targeted a bridge over the Dnipro River, wounding five individuals. Later that night, an attack on Odessa damaged a private business building, though no casualties were reported.

“A 49-year-old woman was killed, and a 68-year-old local woman suffered a fractured foot, shrapnel wounds to her torso and limbs, and a concussion,” the Donetsk Prosecutor’s Office reported.

The security situation in Donetsk remains critical, marked by frequent shelling and widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure. These ongoing attacks highlight the persistence of intense combat operations in eastern Ukraine, where civilian areas continue to bear the brunt of violence. Ukrainian authorities have launched investigations into possible war crimes, seeking accountability for those responsible. The rising toll among civilians and medical personnel underscores a deepening humanitarian crisis that urgently demands protective measures for the affected population.

As the situation in Kramatorsk escalates, the ongoing bombardments by Russian forces have left many civilians vulnerable. Recent reports indicate that the shelling has also affected other areas in the Donetsk region, resulting in injuries and significant property damage. For a closer look at how these attacks are impacting local communities, including injuries sustained in civilian areas and damage to infrastructure, see more details in this related report.