Kyiv, July 10 (QNA) - At least four people have been killed and several others injured after Russian forces launched an air strike on Ukraine's eastern frontline town of Kramatorsk, authorities have said.
According to the governor of the Donetsk region, Russian forces dropped seven aerial bombs on the town on Friday, killing four people.
He said at least nine others were wounded in the attack, which also damaged a residential building, a shop and several private homes.
The latest strike comes amid a recent escalation in the conflict, with both Russia and Ukraine stepping up attacks on oil facilities and other critical infrastructure. 
The intensified exchanges have resulted in civilian casualties and widespread damage on both sides. (QNA)