Lutuhyne (Ukrainian: Лутугине, Russian: Лутугино) is a city in Luhansk Raion of Luhansk Oblast (region) of Ukraine. It served as the administrative center of Lutuhyne Raion prior to its abolition in 2020. Population: 17,134 (2021 est.)[1], 17,989 (2013 est.)[2].
Lutuhyne
Лутугине (in Ukrainian) | |
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Coordinates: 48.4019°N 39.2103°E / 48.4019; 39.2103 | |
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Raion | Luhansk Raion |
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• Total | 17,134 |
Area code | (+380) |
Vehicle registration | BB / 13 |
Climate | Dfa |
Starting Mid-April 2014 pro-Russian separatists captured several towns in Luhansk Oblast,[3][4] including Lutuhyne.[5] On 27 July 2014, Ukrainian forces claimed Ukrainian troops had entered the city.[6] Since 2015, Lutuhyne has been administered as a part of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic.[7]
Native language as of the Ukrainian Census of 2001:[8]
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