Sieverne, Pokrovsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast

Sieverne (Ukrainian: Сєверне) is a rural settlement in Pokrovsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. As a result of fighting during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it is likely that very few people still live in the village.

Lenina Street

History

Sieverne was the center of a sovkhoz, which also operated in Pisky and Vodyane.

During the war in Donbas, the village saw fighting during the battle of Avdiivka (2017).[1]

During the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Sieverne is currently contested, and if captured, can lead to a further encirclement of Avdiivka. It is also part of the battles near Pervomaiske.[2][3]

Population and Language

According to the 2001 census, the population of the village was 153 people, of whom 15.03% said their mother tongue was Ukrainian and 84.97% were Russian.[4]

As of April 2018, about 40 people remained living in the village.

References
  1. "Ukraine: Tensions high after 'worst fighting in months'". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  2. Miller, Sergio; Steve (2023-02-20). "May the farce be with you: the assault on Vodyane village »". Wavell Room. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  3. "https://www.understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/Russian%20Offensive%20Campaign%20Assessment%2C%20April%205%2C%202023%20PDF.pdf" (PDF). {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  4. "Wayback Machine". 2016-03-05. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2023-04-07.

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