Svatove: City in Luhansk Oblast (province) of Ukraine
Svatove (Ukrainian: Сватове) or Svatovo (Russian: Сватово) is a city on the Krasna river in Luhansk Oblast (region) of Ukraine.
It is the administrative center of Svatove Raion. Its population is 16,420 (2021 est.).
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| Coordinates: 49°24′54″N 38°09′18″E / 49.41500°N 38.15500°E | |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Oblast | Luhansk Oblast |
| Raion | Svatove Raion |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 16,420 |
| Area code | (+380) |
| Vehicle registration | BB / 13 |
History
After the creation of the separatist Luhansk People's Republic on 27 April 2014, Luhansk Oblast became a battlefield of the War in Donbas. Svatove stayed under Ukrainian control. The separatist referendum on 11 May on independence was not held in the city.
On 29–30 October 2015, two people were reported dead and eight wounded because of explosions caused by fire at the munitions depot in Svatove.
2022 invasion
During the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Svatove was occupied by Russian and Luhansk People's Republic forces on 6 March 2022. Following a major counteroffensive by Ukrainian forces in early September 2022, it was reported that Russian forces were leaving the city. On 14 September it was reported that Russian soldiers had came back.
As of November 2022[update] the city has been occupied by Russian forces.
Demographics
In 2021 it had a population of 16,420. At the time of the 2001 census, the population was 89.87% Ukrainian and 8.61% Russian.
Related pages
- Battle of Svatove - 2022 battle for the town
References
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