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UkrainePublished: 20 August 2026 at 14:03

Russia strikes Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, ten wounded

Russian occupying forces attacked the Ukrainian cities of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk in Donetsk region in broad daylight, wounding at least 10 people. Strikes hit stores, a business and an infrastructure facility.

Foto: Ukrainska Pravda

Russian occupying forces struck the Ukrainian cities of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region on Wednesday, regional administration officials reported. At least 10 people were wounded in total.

Sloviansk came under drone attack at around 8:20 a.m. A strike hit a store in a residential neighborhood, sparking a fire. Three people were injured there.

Repeated strikes on Kramatorsk

Seven people were wounded in Kramatorsk. Starting at 10:50 a.m., Russian forces struck the city nine times. According to preliminary information, FAB-250 guided aerial bombs equipped with UMPK modules were used. Strikes were recorded on a store, a business and an infrastructure facility.

All relevant emergency services are working at the sites.

Donetsk regional military administration head Vadym Filashkin said Russian forces are again striking cities in broad daylight, hitting stores, businesses and residential areas. He urged residents that staying in Donetsk region is dangerous and called on them to evacuate to safer regions.

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