Verkhniokamianka

Verkhniokamianka (Ukrainian: Верхньокам'янка) is a village in the Sievierodonetsk Raion of Luhansk Oblast, in eastern Ukraine, near the border with Donetsk Oblast. It is about 10 km from the outskirts of Lysychansk city. Nearby settlements are Zolotarivka and Vovchoiarivka. Most of Verkhnokamyanka is occupied by the Lysychansk Oil Refinery.

Verkhniokamianka
Верхньокам'янка
Verkhniokamianka is located in Luhansk Oblast
Verkhniokamianka
Verkhniokamianka
Verkhniokamianka is located in Ukraine
Verkhniokamianka
Verkhniokamianka
Coordinates: 48°50′56″N 38°17′35″E
Country Ukraine
Oblast Luhansk Oblast
RaionSievierodonetsk Raion
Population
  Total205
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal Code
93312

The village, including the oil refinery, was captured by Russian forces during the Russo-Ukrainian War.[1]

References

  1. Hunder, Max; Balmforth, Tom (2022-06-30). "Russia abandons Black Sea outpost of Snake Island in victory for Ukraine". Reuters. Retrieved 2022-09-14.


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