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Residents of Ukraine's Kramatorsk forced to flee as drone strikes intensify

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24
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What happened

The city of Kramatorsk, in eastern Ukraine, is increasingly coming under Russian attack.

For those who have stayed behind, the threat from drones and shelling has become a daily reality.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:51:07 UTC.

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  1. Russian strikes and approaching winter force some in Kyiv to pack bags and flee

  2. Trump promises not to resume Iran strikes before midterm elections

  3. Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport killed three Saudis as war escalates

  4. Residents of Ukraine's Kramatorsk forced to flee as drone strikes intensify

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