Russian airstrike on Kramatorsk kills 18-year-old, injures two more

The Kramatorsk City Council reported the attack.

"On the night of March 1, Kramatorsk came under enemy fire — hitting a residential area. A boy born in 2006 was killed. Two others, a man and a woman, were injured," the statement said.

Authorities are assessing the destruction and damage. Emergency services are on-site.

The strikes were carried out using FAB-250 guided air bombs.

At least 20 private homes were damaged. Experts continue to inspect the area and determine the full impact.

The Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office provided further details: "An 18-year-old resident sustained fatal injuries. A 34-year-old man and an 88-year-old woman were wounded. Their diagnoses include blast and closed head trauma, a fracture, facial injuries, and bruises. They have received medical treatment. At the time of the shelling, they were outside their homes."

Under the procedural oversight of the Kramatorsk District Prosecutor's Office, a pre-trial investigation has been launched into this war crime (Part 2, Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

• Later that evening, on March 1, 2025, Russian forces also struck a residential high-rise in Zaporizhzhia, sparking a fire.