Sieverne, Pokrovsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast

Rural settlement in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine

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.

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.^{[citation needed]}.

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.