Russian Strike Destroys Kramatorsk Building Kills One Injures Eleven

On July 31, Russian forces launched a targeted strike on a five-story residential building in downtown Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, resulting in the building's near-total destruction and severe damage to about ten other structures. The attack killed one person, including a child born in 2015, and injured eleven others, with one victim reported in critical condition. Emergency services and rescuers are actively conducting search, rescue, and firefighting operations at the site, employing advanced equipment such as the Magirus Wolf C1 tactical firefighting robot. Vadym Filashkin, head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, urged residents in frontline areas to evacuate promptly to ensure their safety amid ongoing Russian offensives across the region. The strike reflects a broader pattern of intensified Russian military actions in eastern Ukraine, with previous bombings reported in nearby cities like Kostiantynivka. Ukrainian officials and media emphasize the importance of responsible evacuation and independent reporting to counteract disinformation and support Ukraine’s sovereignty during this critical period.