Projectile event in Ukraine on Fri 27th February 2026

For the first time ever, Russia shelled the city of Kramatorsk with a 152 mm howitzer. The shelling targeted the northeastern Bilenke District of the city. 

Kramatorsk also came under attack from MLRS and Geran-2 drones overnight.

This artillery shelling is due to Russia's recent advances northwest of Bakhmut, which have seen them capture a number of significant fortified areas, including the village of Minkivka which was supposed to be the primary Ukrainian stronghold in this sector. This offensive is being carried out in conjunction with advances west of Siversk towards Slovyansk, which have resulted in even larger progress.

Soon, Slovyansk and Kramatorsk will follow the path of Kostyantynivka and Druzhkivka, turning into dead cities. Already, voluntary civilian evacuations in Kramatorsk have increased in the past few weeks in response to increased Russian FPV drone strikes.

This is one of the reasons why I have been sounding the alarm about this sector recently.