Russian forces drop aerial bomb on Kramatorsk: woman killed, three men injured

Roman Petrenko — 8 February, 11:32
Russian forces drop aerial bomb on Kramatorsk: woman killed, three men injured
The aftermath of the Russian attack. Photo: Iryna Rybakova

Russian forces dropped a FAB-250 aerial bomb equipped with a UMPK kit on the city of Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast at 05:00 on 8 February, killing one woman and injuring three men. [A UMPK is a guidance kit for converting unguided bombs into precision-guided munitions – ed.]

Source: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office; Ukrainian outlet Podrobytsi

Details: Prosecutors reported that the bomb was dropped near an apartment building.

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A 77-year-old woman was killed, while three men aged 40, 46 and 48 sustained shrapnel injuries, blast injuries, concussion and lacerations.

A Podrobytsi film crew reported that their correspondent Ihor Levenok was injured in the attack as well, he sustained shrapnel injuries to his left arm.

The strike damaged cars and 11 apartment buildings, the prosecutor's office added.

The aftermath of the Russian attack.
The aftermath of the Russian attack.
Photo: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office

Background: On 7 February, Russian troops killed three civilians and injured 21 others in Donetsk and Kherson oblasts.

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