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.

4 days ago · Authorities in Donetsk Oblast have decided to begin forcible evacuations of families with children in over 20 settlements in the region due to increased Russian shelling, Governor Vadim Filashkin announced on Jan. 24. Officials intensified civilian evacuations in Donetsk Oblast during the summer and ...

Jan 13, 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 (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 a...

Jan 20, 2025 · A “law” that Russia’s occupation authorities in Donetsk Oblast amended in 2021 defines what constitutes a religious association and upholds the stipulation that only registered religious associations exist. The amendments tighten the definition of a religious association, restricting its activities to only “participants and/or members.”

Donetsk Oblast (Ukrainian: Донецька область) is an oblast of eastern Ukraine. The administrative centre is Donetsk . The population of Donetsk Oblast was 4,100,280 in January 1st, 2021.

Feb 24, 2023 · Donetsk region: natural wonders, industrial power, and unbreakable Ukrainian people. The once progressive and densely populated region in the east of Ukraine has been partially under the temporary occupation of Russia for almost nine years.

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...

Donetsk oblast is Ukraine’s leading industrial region based on outstanding mineral resources, a developed transportation network and a strong agricultural component.

4 days ago · Authorities in Donetsk Oblast have decided to begin forcible evacuations of families with children in over 20 settlements in the region due to increased Russian shelling, Governor Vadim Filashkin ...