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On June 19, 2014, Ukrainian forces reportedly secured the village from [[2014 pro-Russian conflict in Ukraine|pro-Russian separatists]].<ref>(19 June 2014). [http://www.euronews.com/newswires/2558812-ukraine-forces-fight-fierce-battle-with-eastern-separatists/ Ukraine rebels speak of heavy losses in battle against government troops], ''Reuters''<br>{{in lang|uk}} [http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/06/20/7029640/ In the National Security Council said that the border is still a hole], [[Ukrayinska Pravda]] (20 June 2014)</ref> On July 8, 2014, the pro-Russian separatists retook control of the city.<ref>[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-07-07/ukraine-seeks-liquidation-of-rebel-bases-in-battle-torn-east.html Ukraine Moves to Destroy Rebel Bases in East, Ruling Out Cease-Fire], [[Bloomberg News]] (8 July 2014)</ref><ref>{{in lang|uk}} [http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/07/9/7031457/ Luhansk terrorists arranged himself a new headquarters in Popasna], [[Ukrayinska Pravda]] (9 July 2014)</ref> On 22 July 2014 the pro-Ukrainian [[Donbas Battalion]] retook the city from the pro-Russian separatists.<ref name=slllc>[http://ukrainianweek.com/Society/142933 We Can Win After All], The Ukrainian Week (6 August 2015)</ref><ref>{{in lang|uk}} [http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/07/22/7032683 Popasna released, there hung Ukrainian flags], [[Ukrayinska Pravda]] (22 July 2014)</ref> According to an eye witness the pro-Russian separatists had abandoned the town that day.<ref name=slllc/> Since then the city comes under periodic attack from the separatists.<ref name="Popasna suffer humanitarian crisis"/><ref>[http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/luhansk-authorities-say-militants-shell-popasna-injure-ukrainian-soldier-391489.html Luhansk authorities say militants shell Popasna, injure Ukrainian soldier], [[Kyiv Post]] (19 June 2015)<br>[http://www.kyivpost.com/multimedia/photo/ukrainian-soldiers-in-luhansk-aware-on-shelling-on-independence-day-396376.html Ukrainian soldiers in Luhansk Oblast's Popasna brace for Independence Day attack], [[Kyiv Post]] (23 August 2015)<br>[http://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-defense/1911582-militants-fire-mortar-shells-on-popasna-town.html Militants fire mortar shells on Popasna town], [[Ukrinform]] (10 November 2015)<br>{{in lang|uk}} [https://hromadskeradio.org/news/2016/10/27/policiya-zafiksuvala-naslidky-obstrilu-zhytlovyh-kvartaliv-popasnoyi-video Police recorded the effects of shelling residential neighborhoods Popasna - video], [[Hromadske Radio]] (27 October 2016)<br>[https://www.unian.info/m/war/2276106-escalation-in-donbas-30-attacks-on-ukraine-troops-3-wias-in-last-day.html Escalation in Donbas: 30 attacks on Ukraine troops, 3 WIA's in last day], [[UNIAN]] (3 December 2017<br>{{in lang|uk}} [https://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2021/05/5/7292602/ The mercenaries fired a rocket, which caused a fire near Popasna], [[Ukrayinska Pravda]] (5 May 2021)</ref> |
On June 19, 2014, Ukrainian forces reportedly secured the village from [[2014 pro-Russian conflict in Ukraine|pro-Russian separatists]].<ref>(19 June 2014). [http://www.euronews.com/newswires/2558812-ukraine-forces-fight-fierce-battle-with-eastern-separatists/ Ukraine rebels speak of heavy losses in battle against government troops], ''Reuters''<br>{{in lang|uk}} [http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/06/20/7029640/ In the National Security Council said that the border is still a hole], [[Ukrayinska Pravda]] (20 June 2014)</ref> On July 8, 2014, the pro-Russian separatists retook control of the city.<ref>[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-07-07/ukraine-seeks-liquidation-of-rebel-bases-in-battle-torn-east.html Ukraine Moves to Destroy Rebel Bases in East, Ruling Out Cease-Fire], [[Bloomberg News]] (8 July 2014)</ref><ref>{{in lang|uk}} [http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/07/9/7031457/ Luhansk terrorists arranged himself a new headquarters in Popasna], [[Ukrayinska Pravda]] (9 July 2014)</ref> On 22 July 2014 the pro-Ukrainian [[Donbas Battalion]] retook the city from the pro-Russian separatists.<ref name=slllc>[http://ukrainianweek.com/Society/142933 We Can Win After All], The Ukrainian Week (6 August 2015)</ref><ref>{{in lang|uk}} [http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/07/22/7032683 Popasna released, there hung Ukrainian flags], [[Ukrayinska Pravda]] (22 July 2014)</ref> According to an eye witness the pro-Russian separatists had abandoned the town that day.<ref name=slllc/> Since then the city comes under periodic attack from the separatists.<ref name="Popasna suffer humanitarian crisis"/><ref>[http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/luhansk-authorities-say-militants-shell-popasna-injure-ukrainian-soldier-391489.html Luhansk authorities say militants shell Popasna, injure Ukrainian soldier], [[Kyiv Post]] (19 June 2015)<br>[http://www.kyivpost.com/multimedia/photo/ukrainian-soldiers-in-luhansk-aware-on-shelling-on-independence-day-396376.html Ukrainian soldiers in Luhansk Oblast's Popasna brace for Independence Day attack], [[Kyiv Post]] (23 August 2015)<br>[http://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-defense/1911582-militants-fire-mortar-shells-on-popasna-town.html Militants fire mortar shells on Popasna town], [[Ukrinform]] (10 November 2015)<br>{{in lang|uk}} [https://hromadskeradio.org/news/2016/10/27/policiya-zafiksuvala-naslidky-obstrilu-zhytlovyh-kvartaliv-popasnoyi-video Police recorded the effects of shelling residential neighborhoods Popasna - video], [[Hromadske Radio]] (27 October 2016)<br>[https://www.unian.info/m/war/2276106-escalation-in-donbas-30-attacks-on-ukraine-troops-3-wias-in-last-day.html Escalation in Donbas: 30 attacks on Ukraine troops, 3 WIA's in last day], [[UNIAN]] (3 December 2017<br>{{in lang|uk}} [https://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2021/05/5/7292602/ The mercenaries fired a rocket, which caused a fire near Popasna], [[Ukrayinska Pravda]] (5 May 2021)</ref> |
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[[Land mine]]s have been laid near Popasna.<ref>[http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/at-least-2353-soldiers-killed-in-russias-war-against-ukraine-398624.html At least 2,353 soldiers killed in Russia’s war against Ukraine], [[Kyiv Post]] (24 September 2015)</ref> In March 2015 the city only had two stores with some basic products and one pharmacy and residents received food distribution through a volunteer organization.<ref name="Popasna suffer humanitarian crisis"/> Meanwhile, residents complained about having to pay for [[public utilities]], but being cut off from [[social benefits]] supplied by the [[Ukrainian government]].<ref name="Popasna suffer humanitarian crisis">[http://www.kyivpost.com/multimedia/photo/people-in-popasna-suffer-humanitarian-crisis-382386.html People in Luhansk Oblast's Popasna suffer humanitarian crisis], [[Kyiv Post]] (2 March 2015)</ref> |
[[Land mine]]s have been laid near Popasna.<ref>[http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/at-least-2353-soldiers-killed-in-russias-war-against-ukraine-398624.html At least 2,353 soldiers killed in Russia’s war against Ukraine], [[Kyiv Post]] (24 September 2015)</ref> In March 2015 the city only had two stores with some basic products and one pharmacy and residents received food distribution through a volunteer organization.<ref name="Popasna suffer humanitarian crisis"/> Meanwhile, residents complained about having to pay for [[public utilities]], but being cut off from [[social benefits]] supplied by the [[Ukrainian government]].<ref name="Popasna suffer humanitarian crisis">[http://www.kyivpost.com/multimedia/photo/people-in-popasna-suffer-humanitarian-crisis-382386.html People in Luhansk Oblast's Popasna suffer humanitarian crisis], [[Kyiv Post]] (2 March 2015)</ref> |
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Popasna
Попасна | |
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City | |
 A locomotive on Popasna railway station | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Popasna | |
| Coordinates: 48°38′00″N 38°22′48″E / 48.63333°N 38.38000°E | |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Oblast |  Luhansk Oblast |
| Raion | Sievierodonetsk Raion |
| Population (2021) |  19,672 (2021 est.)[1] |
| Climate | Dfb |
Popasna (Template:Lang-uk, Template:Lang-ru) is a city in the Sievierodonetsk Raion of the Luhansk Oblast (region) of Ukraine. Prior to 2020, it was the administrative center of the former Popasna Raion.
History
A local newspaper is published in the city since March 1979.[2]
On June 19, 2014, Ukrainian forces reportedly secured the village from pro-Russian separatists.[3] On July 8, 2014, the pro-Russian separatists retook control of the city.[4][5] On 22 July 2014 the pro-Ukrainian Donbas Battalion retook the city from the pro-Russian separatists.[6][7] According to an eye witness the pro-Russian separatists had abandoned the town that day.[6] Since then the city comes under periodic attack from the separatists.[8][9] Land mines have been laid near Popasna.[10] In March 2015 the city only had two stores with some basic products and one pharmacy and residents received food distribution through a volunteer organization.[8] Meanwhile, residents complained about having to pay for public utilities, but being cut off from social benefits supplied by the Ukrainian government.[8]
Ukrainian officials accused Russia of using phosphorus bombs while attacking Popasna late on 12 March 2022.
References
- ^ Чисельність наявного населення України на 1 січня 2021 [Number of Present Population of Ukraine, as of January 1, 2021] (PDF) (in Ukrainian and English). Kyiv: State Statistics Service of Ukraine.
- ^ № 2923. Знамя Октября // Летопись периодических и продолжающихся изданий СССР 1986 - 1990. Часть 2. Газеты. М., «Книжная палата», 1994. стр.382
- ^ (19 June 2014). Ukraine rebels speak of heavy losses in battle against government troops, Reuters
(in Ukrainian) In the National Security Council said that the border is still a hole, Ukrayinska Pravda (20 June 2014) - ^ Ukraine Moves to Destroy Rebel Bases in East, Ruling Out Cease-Fire, Bloomberg News (8 July 2014)
- ^ (in Ukrainian) Luhansk terrorists arranged himself a new headquarters in Popasna, Ukrayinska Pravda (9 July 2014)
- ^ a b We Can Win After All, The Ukrainian Week (6 August 2015)
- ^ (in Ukrainian) Popasna released, there hung Ukrainian flags, Ukrayinska Pravda (22 July 2014)
- ^ a b c People in Luhansk Oblast's Popasna suffer humanitarian crisis, Kyiv Post (2 March 2015)
- ^ Luhansk authorities say militants shell Popasna, injure Ukrainian soldier, Kyiv Post (19 June 2015)
Ukrainian soldiers in Luhansk Oblast's Popasna brace for Independence Day attack, Kyiv Post (23 August 2015)
Militants fire mortar shells on Popasna town, Ukrinform (10 November 2015)
(in Ukrainian) Police recorded the effects of shelling residential neighborhoods Popasna - video, Hromadske Radio (27 October 2016)
Escalation in Donbas: 30 attacks on Ukraine troops, 3 WIA's in last day, UNIAN (3 December 2017
(in Ukrainian) The mercenaries fired a rocket, which caused a fire near Popasna, Ukrayinska Pravda (5 May 2021) - ^ At least 2,353 soldiers killed in Russia’s war against Ukraine, Kyiv Post (24 September 2015)
