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Three Dead in Russian Attack on Kramatorsk in Eastern Ukraine, Police Say
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 29, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 29, 2026
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Quick Summary
A Russian glide-bomb strike hit Kramatorsk on March 29, 2026, killing three civilians—including a 13-year-old boy—and injuring 13 others. Additional attacks struck Oleksiievo‑Druzhkivka and Sloviansk, reinforcing the strategic pressure on Ukraine’s “fortress belt.”
Three Dead, Thirteen Injured in Russian Attack on Kramatorsk, Ukraine
Details of the Russian Strike and Its Aftermath
Casualties and Immediate Impact
March 29 (Reuters) - A Russian strike on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk killed three people and injured 13 on Sunday, police said, one of several attacks in frontline areas.
Victims Identified
Ukraine's national police said a boy of 13 was among the dead. A statement said Russian forces used glide bombs in the strike on Kramatorsk, which has been a frequent target throughout the four-year-old war pitting Kyiv against Moscow.
Subsequent Attacks
Kramatorsk came under a new attack two hours after the initial strike.
Other Affected Cities
Other cities hit in Russian attacks included the nearby town of Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka and the city of Sloviansk, farther north.
Strategic Importance of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk
Kramatorsk and Sloviansk are heavily defended cities lying on what has been dubbed the "fortress belt" -- seen as key targets in Russia's slow westward advance to capture Donetsk Region.
Verification and Reporting
Reuters could not independently verify battlefield accounts.
(Reporting by Ron Popeski; editing by Jonathan Oatis)
Key Takeaways
- •The use of glide bombs illustrates Moscow’s escalating reliance on long‑range, high‑impact munitions to target critical and fortified locations like Kramatorsk (apnews.com).
- •Kramatorsk and Sloviansk remain pivotal in the so‑called “fortress belt,” a heavily defended line seen as vital to Ukraine’s resistance, and are under repeated assaults (aljazeera.com).
- •Russia’s intensified bombardment—including glide bombs and aerial strikes—continues to inflict civilian casualties and reinforce its slow advance westward amid the four‑year conflict (apnews.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Three dead in Russian attack on Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine, police say
1How many people died in the Russian attack on Kramatorsk?
According to police, three people died in the Russian strike on Kramatorsk.
2Were there any children among the casualties?
Yes, a 13-year-old boy was among those killed in the attack.
3What type of weapons were reportedly used in the Kramatorsk strike?
Reports state that Russian forces used glide bombs in the attack.
4Which other cities were hit in Russian attacks on the same day?
Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka and Sloviansk were also hit by Russian attacks.
5What is the significance of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk in the conflict?
Both cities lie on the 'fortress belt,' key targets in Russia's attempt to capture Donetsk Region.
