Verkhnotoretske

Verkhnotoretske (Ukrainian: Верхньоторецьке; Russian: Верхнеторецкое) is an urban-type settlement in Pokrovsk Raion of Donetsk Oblast in eastern Ukraine. It was formerly part of Yasynuvata Raion, and is located 24.2 km NNW from Donetsk city. Population: 2,819 (2022 est.)[1]

Verkhnotoretske
Верхньоторецьке
Coat of arms of Verkhnotoretske
Verkhnotoretske is located in Donetsk Oblast
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Location of Verkhnotoretske within Ukraine
Verkhnotoretske is located in Ukraine
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Verkhnotoretske (Ukraine)
Coordinates: 48°12′41″N 37°53′35″E
Country Ukraine
Province Donetsk Oblast
DistrictPokrovsk Raion
Founded1772
Area
  Total1.825 km2 (0.705 sq mi)
Elevation
132 m (433 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
  Total2,819
  Density1,500/km2 (4,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
86040
Area code+380 6236

During the war in Donbas, that started in mid-April 2014, the separation line between the warring parties has been located in the vicinity of the settlement.[2] The conflict has brought along both civilian and military casualties.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

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