Russians strike central Kramatorsk and residential area with drones
Source: Kramatorsk Mayor Oleksandr Honcharenko; Radio Liberty journalist Serhii Horbatenko
Quote from Honcharenko: "Kramatorsk came under enemy attack – residential area and the central square of the city. Early reports indicate that UAVs were used.
As of 17:00, one woman has been reported injured. There is also destruction.
We are still assessing the full consequences. The danger has not yet passed!"
Details: Horbatenko stated that "a Russian fixed-wing Molniya-type attack drone struck directly in the centre of Kramatorsk".
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