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https://x.com/i/status/2066296112231682266

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791846&forum_id=2#49938769)

No, there are no reliable reports from independent or Western/Ukrainian sources indicating that Ukraine is about to lose Kramatorsk. The city (and the broader Sloviansk-Kramatorsk-Druzhkivka agglomeration) remains firmly under Ukrainian control as of mid-June 2026, though it faces ongoing Russian strikes and is part of a pressured defensive line.

Russian Defense Ministry claims (e.g., rapid advances near Kostiantynivka forcing evacuations of enterprises/personnel from Kramatorsk, or preparations for the loss of the area) are typical wartime propaganda. They often exaggerate gains for domestic audiences and have a history of overstating progress or fabricating major breakthroughs.

Current Situation (as of June 2026)Kramatorsk itself is not under direct ground assault or encirclement. It is a key Ukrainian stronghold in Donetsk Oblast, subject to frequent Russian airstrikes, drone attacks, and shelling (e.g., recent incidents killing civilians and damaging residential areas in May–June). Residents and officials report a city under pressure but still operational and defended.

Russian forces are advancing slowly toward the broader Kramatorsk-Kostiantynivka defensive belt (Ukraine’s “fortress” line), primarily pressing Kostiantynivka (south of Kramatorsk) with infiltration tactics. Some reports note Russian gains on Kostiantynivka’s outskirts or edges, but full capture is not imminent and could take months. Analysts assess Russia is unlikely to seize the full agglomeration in 2026.

Ukrainian sources (e.g., military spokespeople) describe the Kramatorsk direction as relatively quieter compared to other hotspots, with Russian attempts to bypass or infiltrate being contained. Factories have reportedly begun relocating due to proximity (~14 km to the front in some accounts), but this reflects long-term risk, not collapse.

Independent assessments (ISW, Meduza, Kyiv Post, etc.) emphasize slow Russian grinding advances across Donetsk, with high costs and no rapid breakthroughs toward Kramatorsk. The area is heavily fortified, and urban defense favors the defender. Russia’s broader Donetsk offensive is its main priority but far from achieving full control.

In short: Russia is making incremental progress in the region and claims more than it achieves, but Kramatorsk is not on the verge of falling. The situation is serious and could worsen over time, especially if Ukrainian manpower/logistics strain further, but “about to lose” is not supported by credible on-the-ground reporting. Always cross-check Russian MoD statements against multiple sources, as they are often unreliable.

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