Key points
- The strike on the residential sector of Kramatorsk took place on February 12 at around 9:15 p.m.
- Two 19-year-old brothers and their 8-year-old brother were killed.
- The children’s mother and grandmother were seriously injured.
- A man born in 1962 was also killed.
- An investigation into the war crime has been launched.
On the evening of February 12, 2026, Russian troops struck a residential area in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region. At around 9:15 p.m., a weapon struck a private house where the family lived. Two 19-year-old boys and their 8-year-old brother were killed as a result of a direct hit.
The 43-year-old mother of the deceased children and their 65-year-old grandmother were injured. The women were diagnosed with mine-blast and traumatic brain injuries, concussions, chest, spine, and arm contusions, as well as concussions.
The Donetsk Regional Prosecutor’s Office noted that the victims were provided with the necessary medical assistance, and the type of weapon used is currently being determined.
The death of a man born in 1962 has also been reported.
Under the procedural guidance of the Kramatorsk District Prosecutor’s Office, a pre-trial investigation has been launched into the war crime in accordance with Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. Law enforcement officers are recording the consequences of the attack and collecting evidence.
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