At least 22 people were injured after Russian forces dropped two guided aerial bombs on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk on Tuesday morning, Aug. 4, according to Donetsk Regional Military Administration head Vadym Filashkin. The bombs struck the city center, hitting a residential apartment building and damaging nearby residential and non-residential structures. Emergency services remain at the scene as rescue workers continue searching through the debris.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. “This is yet another deliberate strike against civilians,” Filashkin said.
The number of injured increased throughout the day as emergency crews assessed the aftermath of the attack. Initial reports indicated four people had been wounded. Authorities later revised the figure to nine, then 21, before confirming that 22 civilians had been injured. Officials said casualty numbers and the full extent of the damage are still being verified as rescue operations continue. Filashkin urged residents still living near the front line to evacuate, warning that remaining in the Donetsk region continues to pose a serious risk. “Staying in the region is dangerous,” he said. “We will help with transportation, accommodation and all necessary assistance.” Russian forces have repeatedly targeted Kramatorsk with missiles, drones and guided aerial bombs throughout the full-scale invasion, despite the city serving as one of Ukraine’s main administrative and logistical hubs in the Donetsk region.
