'The city is dying' — Ukrainians in Kramatorsk brace for worst as Russian forces inch closer
KRAMATORSK, Donetsk Oblast — Morning sunlight settles over a narrow street in Kramatorsk, lined with vendors selling their homegrown vegetables and meat at what used to be a bustling market. Intensified Russian attacks on the front-line city, which had long served as a key logistics hub tucked away in the rear of eastern Donetsk Oblast, have driven most potential customers away. But the vendors…
Kramatorsk, a city in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, is facing increasing dangers as Russian forces draw nearer. The market vendors there are still selling their goods despite intensified attacks and constant power outages. Serhii, a 54-year-old vendor, sells two chickens at a time, hoping to make a living amidst the turmoil. Many vendors have been working at this market for years, but they do not take shelter even when explosions occur.
The city has been designated as an area of active hostilities by local authorities, allowing them to provide safety measures and aid to civilians. At least 13 people have been killed and 150 wounded in Kramatorsk this month due to Russian attacks. Glide bombs and drones have become more frequent, particularly in the morning and at night.
Even with anti-FPV nets covering the city's roads, glide bombs can still reach civilians. The once bustling city, known for its industrial plants and factories, now feels unsafe for residents. While some locals remain divided on whether to flee or stay, the city continues to go on with life as best as it can.
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