Pivnichne, Pokrovsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast


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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
Country Ukraine
OblastDonetsk Oblast
RaionPokrovsk Raion
HromadaOcheretyne settlement hromada
Elevation178 m (584 ft)
Population

 (2018)

 • Total40
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code

85600

Area code+380 6278
ClimateDfa

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

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].