--- title: "Kramatorsk under fire: massive KAB attack on the night of August 13 and destruction of residential areas" description: "🔥 On the night of August 13, 2026, Russian forces launched a series of KAB strikes on Kramatorsk and the settlement of Bilenkoye. As a result of the attacks, residential buildings were damaged, and more than 10 people were injured. The head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, Vadym Filashkin, called on residents to evacuate urgently. This is already the second massive attack on the city in a week. #Kramatorsk #Shelling #Donbas" date: 2026-08-13T20:46:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/kramatorsk-under-fire-kab-attack-august-13-2026 tags: [kramatorsk, donetsk-region, ukraine-war, air-raid, civilian-casualties] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Kramatorsk under fire: massive KAB attack on the night of August 13 and destruction of residential areas ![Fire in a multi-story residential building in Kramatorsk after a massive KAB attack on the night of August 13](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/13/kramatorsk-pod-ognem-ataka-kabami-13-avgusta-2026/kramatorsk-pod-ognem-ataka-kabami-13-avgusta-2026-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - Russian forces attacked Kramatorsk and Bilenkoye 8 times between 20:30 and 20:56. - Aviation bombs (KABs) were used; a multi-story residential building was damaged. - Preliminary data indicates more than 10 people were injured; exact figures are being clarified. - Head of the Regional Military Administration Vadym Filashkin called on Donbas residents to evacuate urgently. The evening of August 13, 2026, became a time of mortal danger for the residents of the Kramatorsk community. Between 20:30 and 20:56, Russian forces launched a series of massive strikes on the city and the neighboring settlement of Bilenkoye. According to Vadym Filashkin, head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, the enemy delivered at least eight strikes, initially using aviation bombs (KABs). ### Scale of destruction and damaged infrastructure The main targets of the attack were civilian objects and residential buildings. As a result of the shelling, a multi-story residential building was seriously damaged, as confirmed by visual evidence and reports from rescue services. Fire engulfed the building's facade, while shockwaves destroyed window openings and balcony structures on several floors. All emergency services are currently working at the scene, focusing on extinguishing fires, clearing debris, and assisting the injured. ### Human casualties and call for evacuation Preliminary data indicates that more than ten people were injured as a result of the attack. The exact number of casualties and wounded is being clarified by rescue workers. Vadym Filashkin emphasized in his statement that the enemy's actions are not accidental or erroneous, but represent a targeted war against the civilian population. The head of the Regional Military Administration called on all residents of the Donbas, especially those in the risk zone, to immediately evacuate to safer regions of Ukraine to save their own lives and those of their loved ones. ### Contradictory data There are discrepancies in various sources regarding the assessment of the number of casualties. While initial reports from Vadym Filashkin indicate "more than a dozen injured," other sources, such as Kochegarka and KP.UA, report more severe consequences: mentioning the death of civilians and an increase in the number of wounded to 13 people. These figures require further clarification, as the final count of casualties is complicated by ongoing rescue operations and the difficult situation at the site of destruction. ### Context of escalation in August 2026 The attack on August 13 is not an isolated incident. Just a week earlier, on August 4, Russian forces also struck Kramatorsk with KABs, resulting in damage to residential and non-residential buildings and injuring more than 20 people. Furthermore, since August 6, four "Ukrposhta" offices in the Kramatorsk community have suspended operations due to ongoing hostilities and threats to employee safety. This testifies to the systematic nature of attacks on the region's civilian infrastructure. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [In the Donetsk region, Russia killed another civilian, and there are 13 wounded!](https://kochegarka.com.ua/v-doneckoj-oblasti-rf-snova-ubila-grazdanskogo-a-ranenih-13-chelovek/) - Подтверждает факт обстрела и указывает на более высокие потери (13 раненых, погибшие), что создает расхождение с первичным заявлением ОВА. - [Russians shelled Kramatorsk for the second time in a day – the number of dead and wounded has increased](https://kp.ua/incidents/a731829-rossijane-vtorichno-za-den-obstreljali-kramatorsk-vozroslo-kolichestvo-pohibshikh-i-ranenykh) - Подтверждает массовый характер атак и рост числа пострадавших, упоминает погибших. - [Many wounded and dead in Kramatorsk: Russia dropped bombs on residential quarters](https://glavred.info/ukraine/v-kramatorske-mnogo-ranenyh-i-pogibshih-rf-sbrosila-bomby-na-zhilye-kvartaly-10779671.html) - Подтверждает применение бомб по жилым кварталам и наличие жертв. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: When did the attack on Kramatorsk take place? **A:** The attack took place on Thursday, August 13, 2026, between 20:30 and 20:56. ### Q: What means were used during the shelling? **A:** Preliminary data indicates that the enemy used aviation bombs (KABs). ### Q: Which objects were damaged? **A:** Residential buildings were damaged, specifically a multi-story apartment building. ### Q: Are there casualties among civilians? **A:** Yes, according to sources, there are injured (more than 10 people) and, according to some data, fatalities.