Pivnichne (Ukrainian: Північне), formerly known as 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.
Pivnichne
Північне | |
|---|---|
 Lenina Street | |
  Pivnichne Location of Netailove .svg) Pivnichne Pivnichne (Ukraine) | |
| Coordinates: 48°07′45″N 37°39′55″E / 48.12917°N 37.66528°E | |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Oblast | Donetsk Oblast |
| Raion | Pokrovsk Raion |
| Hromada | Ocheretyne settlement hromada |
| Elevation | 178 m (584 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 40 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 85600 |
| Area code | +380 6278 |
| Climate | Dfa |
History
editPivnichne was the center of a sovkhoz, which also operated in Pisky and Vodiane.
Russo-Ukrainian War
editWar in Donbas
editDuring the war in Donbas, the settlement saw fighting during the Battle of Avdiivka (2017).[1]
Russian invasion of Ukraine
editDuring the 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]
In 2024 the Verkhovna Rada renamed the village as a part of the derussification campaign.[5]
Population and language
editAccording 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.[6]
As of April 2018, about 40 people remained living in the settlement.[citation needed].
References
edit- ^ "Ukraine: Tensions high after 'worst fighting in months'". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ Miller, Sergio; Steve (2023-02-20). "May the farce be with you: the assault on Vodyane village »". Wavell Room. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ "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= - ^ "Russian troops capture two more villages west of Avdiivka". Ukrainian Pravda. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ Проект Постанови про перейменування окремих населених пунктів та районів [Draft resolution on renaming individual populated places and raions]. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ^ "Wayback Machine". 2016-03-05. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
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