Donetsk Oblast, [c] also referred to as Donechchyna (Ukrainian: Донеччина, IPA: [doˈnɛtʃːɪnɐ]), is an oblast in eastern Ukraine. It is Ukraine's most populous province, with around 4.1 million residents.

Feb 24, 2023 · Donetsk before the war and after Until 2014, Donetsk was a Ukrainian metropolis with a rich cultural life, dynamic business (over 200 large enterprises and 20,000 medium and …

Donetsk (UK: / dɒnˈjɛtsk / don-YETSK, [1] US: / dən -/ dən-; [2][3] Ukrainian: Донецьк [doˈnɛtsʲk] ⓘ; Russian: Донецк [dɐˈnʲetsk] ⓘ), formerly known as Aleksandrovka, Yuzivka (or Hughesovka), Stalin, and Stalino, is an industrial city in eastern Ukraine located on the Kalmius River in Donetsk Oblast, which is currently occupied by Russia as the capital of the ...

Jan 26, 2025 · Donetsk, city, southeastern Ukraine, on the headwaters of the Kalmius River. It is the capital of Donetsk oblast (province) and the most prominent city in the Donets Basin (Donbas) industrial region.

Donetsk Oblast (Ukrainian: Донецька область) is an oblast (province) of eastern Ukraine. The administrative centre is Donetsk. The population of Donetsk Oblast was 4,100,280 in January 1st, 2021. [1] Russian soldiers are fighting Ukrainian soldiers (as of 2024). There is a line of control, that goes thru (2024) Donetsk Oblast.

Russian forces captured more of Donetsk Oblast, which became part of the DPR. In September 2022, Russia proclaimed the annexation of the DPR and other occupied territories, following referendums widely described as fraudulent by commentators.

Feb 21, 2022 · The Donetsk and Luhansk regions — collectively known as the Donbas — are in eastern Ukraine, near the border with Russia. The region comprises both Kyiv-controlled parts as well as...

Nov 30, 2024 · Donetsk Oblast, located in eastern Ukraine, is a region rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Known for its industrial prowess, this area plays a significant role in Ukraine's economy. But there's more to Donetsk Oblast than just factories and mines.

1 day ago · The DeepState analytical project reported on the advance of Russian troops in three settlements in Donetsk Oblast on the night of 1-2 February. Source: DeepState Details: DeepState reports that ...

Donetsk oblast [Донецька область; Donetska oblast]. An administrative region in southeastern Ukraine, it is bounded to the south by the Sea of Azov and to the southeast by Rostov oblast of the Russian Federation.