Severodonetsk Population And Pronunciation

Severodonetsk is a city in Luhansk Oblast of Ukraine, located to the northeast of the left bank of the Siverskyi Donets river and approximately 110km (68 mi) to the northwest of the Oblast capital, Luhansk.

Since 2014, Severodonetsk has served as the administrative centre of Luhansk Oblast, due to the city of Luhansk falling under the control of the pro-Russian separatist Luhansk People’s Republic during the war in Donbas.

As part of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Severodonetsk has become under attack by Russian forces during the Battle of Donbas.

Severodonetsk Population And Pronunciation

The city, whose name means North Donetsk, has a population of 101,135 (2021 est.), making it the second-most populous city in the oblast. Sievierodonetsk is a city of regional significance.