On September 20, 2026, Russian military forces launched an airstrike on an evacuation point in Kramatorsk, raising serious concerns among local residents and humanitarian organizations. At the time of the attack, both evacuated individuals and humanitarian mission workers were present on-site.
Details of the Attack in Kramatorsk
According to Yevhen Kaplin, head of the humanitarian mission "Proliska", the strike resulted in a direct hit by an air bomb. The consequences of this attack are still being assessed, but it is already known that both civilians and mission staff engaged in evacuation were present during the strike.
Change in Russian Military Tactics
At the same time, spokesperson for the Joint Forces Group Viktor Trehubov reported that Russian troops are changing their tactics in the Southern Slobozhansky direction. While previously they employed assault groups of four to five soldiers, they are now increasingly attempting to advance in smaller groups and sometimes even as individuals. This indicates the enemy's adaptation to combat conditions.
Threat of Mass Shelling
Additionally, U.S. intelligence has warned the Ukrainian authorities about a high likelihood of mass shelling in the next 72 hours. Preliminary assessments suggest that Russian forces may prepare up to 50 ballistic missiles of various types, as well as up to 50 cruise missiles such as X-101, "Kalibr", and "Iskander-K". This poses an additional threat to Kyiv and the surrounding area.