Sieverne, Pokrovsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast

Sieverne (Ukrainian: Сєверне [ˈsʲɛʋernve]) 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 settlement.

Sieverne
Сєверне
Rural settlement
Lenina Street
Sieverne
Location of Netailove
Sieverne
Sieverne (Ukraine)
Coordinates: 48°07′45″N 37°39′55″E
Country Ukraine
Oblast Donetsk Oblast
DistrictPokrovsk Raion
HromadaOcheretyne settlement hromada
Elevation
178 m (584 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total40
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
85600
Area code+380 6278
ClimateDfa

History

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

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

During the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Sieverne was contested. It was also part of the battles near Pervomaiske.[2][3] Around 24 February 2024 after the Battle of Avdiivka (2022–2024), the settlement was captured by Russian forces.[4]

Population and language

According to the 2001 census, the population of the settlement was 153 people, of whom 15.03% said their mother tongue was Ukrainian and 84.97% were Russian.[5]

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

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. "Russian troops capture two more villages west of Avdiivka". Ukrainian Pravda. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  5. "Wayback Machine". 2016-03-05. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2023-04-07.


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