Pivnichne, Pokrovsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast

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
Lenina Street
Pivnichne is located in Donetsk Oblast
Pivnichne
Pivnichne
Location of Netailove
Pivnichne is located in Ukraine
Pivnichne
Pivnichne
Pivnichne (Ukraine)
Coordinates: 48°07′45″N 37°39′55″E / 48.12917°N 37.66528°E / 48.12917; 37.66528
Country Ukraine
OblastDonetsk Oblast
RaionPokrovsk Raion
HromadaOcheretyne settlement hromada
Elevation
178 m (584 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total
40
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
85600
Area code+380 6278
ClimateDfa

History

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Pivnichne was the center of a sovkhoz, which also operated in Pisky and Vodiane.

Russo-Ukrainian War

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War in Donbas

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

Russian invasion of Ukraine

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During 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

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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.[6]

As of April 2018, about 40 people remained living in the settlement.[citation needed].

References

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  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. ^ Проект Постанови про перейменування окремих населених пунктів та районів [Draft resolution on renaming individual populated places and raions]. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  6. ^ "Wayback Machine". 2016-03-05. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2023-04-07.