Russian Strike Kills 3 Civilians in Kramatorsk as NATO Says Moscow Is Growing Desperate
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Updated · FRANCE 24 English · Jun 3
Russian Strike Kills 3 Civilians in Kramatorsk as NATO Says Moscow Is Growing Desperate
3 articles · Updated · FRANCE 24 English · Jun 3
Summary
At least 3 civilians were killed in Kramatorsk after Russian troops struck residential buildings in the eastern frontline city during daytime attacks, Donetsk Governor Vadym Filashkin said.
Rescuers were still working at the site, underscoring that the strike hit civilian housing rather than military targets.
In Kyiv, NATO chief Mark Rutte said Russia was becoming "increasingly desperate" as it faced mounting military and economic strain, while Zelensky said Ukraine would intensify retaliatory deep strikes inside Russia.
Those strikes are already disrupting Russian infrastructure: Reuters reported the Saratov refinery, which processed 5.8 million tons of oil in 2024, has been offline since a May 31 Ukrainian drone attack.
As Ukraine targets Russia's oil economy, can Moscow's 'shadow fleet' sustain its war machine against escalating attacks?
Can Ukraine's new homemade air defense system truly counter Russia's missile threat as Patriot stocks dwindle globally?
With European powers pursuing separate peace talks with Moscow, is the Western alliance's united front starting to fracture?
June 2026 Ukraine War Report: Record Russian Losses, Intensified Civilian Attacks, and the Struggle for Peace
Overview
On June 3, 2026, Russian forces intensified their attacks on Ukraine, striking cities like Kramatorsk and Dnipro. In Kramatorsk, a deadly shelling killed at least three civilians, with Civil Protection Department teams quickly responding to help survivors. Just days earlier, drone strikes in the same area had wounded more people, showing a pattern of repeated assaults. These attacks have drawn swift international condemnation and prompted urgent diplomatic efforts, including a visit from NATO’s Secretary General to Kyiv. The ongoing violence highlights the severe risks faced by Ukrainian civilians and the growing humanitarian crisis across the country.