"In one of the last remaining cities under Ukrainian control in the country's eastern Donetsk region, once a powerhouse of industry, life gets more difficult and dangerous as Russian forces inch closer. Over the last month, local officials in Kramatorsk have reported dozens of Russian attacks on the city using strike drones, ballistic missiles, rockets and aerial bombs. Homes, gas stations and markets have all been hit, as has a nearby power plant, causing blackouts."
""There was a recent strike on the house next to mine," said Olena Frolova, 20, who works in a shop that sells Donetsk-branded clothing in Kramatorsk. "We all feel that the front is getting closer. Your life depends on how our guys at the front hold on." Russian President Vladimir Putin is doubling down on seizing all of eastern Ukraine's Donbas, which includes the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk."
Kramatorsk, one of the last Ukrainian-held cities in Donetsk, endures dozens of attacks in recent weeks with strike drones, ballistic missiles, rockets and aerial bombs. Civilian sites including homes, gas stations, markets and a nearby power plant have been hit, producing blackouts. Residents report the front is drawing closer and survival hinges on frontline defenses. Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks control of all Donbas territory, having occupied more than 80% since 2014, and aims to secure remaining areas by force or a negotiated deal. Ukraine refuses to cede territory, while Moscow claims battlefield momentum and expands drone warfare capabilities.
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