Andriivka, Velyka Novosilka settlement hromada, Volnovakha Raion, Donetsk Oblast
Andriivka
Андріївка | |
|---|---|
 A church | |
  Andriivka Andriivka shown within Ukraine  Andriivka Andriivka shown within Donetsk | |
| Coordinates: 48°1′21″N 37°3′25″E / 48.02250°N 37.05694°E | |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Oblast | Donetsk Oblast |
| Raion | Volnovakha Raion |
| Hromada | Velyka Novosilka settlement hromada |
| Elevation | 123 m (404 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 1,652 |
| Postal code | 85540 |
| Area code | +380 6243 |
Andriivka (Ukrainian: Андріївка; Russian: Андреевка) is a village in Velyka Novosilka hromada, Volnovakha Raion, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. In 2001, it had a population of 1,652.[1] At an altitude of 123 m, the village is located on the river Vovcha.
History
The village was founded in 1660 as a winter camp for the Cossack leader Andriy Solohub.[2]
Russian invasion in Ukraine
Due to the approaching Russian troops, the evacuation of families with children was ordered on 14 November 2024.[3]
Russian forces advanced to the outskirts of the village on 25 January 2025. Later in February, the Russian army entered the village and captured part of it. The village was fully captured by Russian forces by late February.[4]
Transportation
Andriivka is located on the T-05-15, which connects to the H-15 in the south (Kostiantynopil) and leads to Oleksandrivka (over Pokrovsk) in the north-east.
References
- ^ http://w1.c1.rada.gov.ua/pls/z7503/A005?rf7571=7514 (ukrainan)
- ^ "Andriivka, Velyka Novosilka District, Donetsk Oblast". The History of Cities and Villages of the Ukrainian SSR (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ "Донбас Оперативний". Telegram.
- ^ Kagan, Frederick W.; Harward, Christina; Wolkov, Nicole; Hird, Karolina; Gasparyan, Davit; Mappes, Grace (26 February 2025). "Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 26, 2025". Institute for the Study of War.