Siversk (Ukrainian: Сі́верськ, pronounced [ˈs⁽ʲ⁾i.wersʲk]; Russian: Се́верск, tr. Seversk; until 1973: Yama [Я́ма; Я́ма]) is a city in Bakhmut Raion of Donetsk Oblast (province) of Ukraine situated 99 km north of Donetsk. Population: 10,875 (2022 est.)[1]; 12,608 (2010).[2]
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Coordinates: 48°51′47″N 38°5′50″E | |
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Foundation | 1913 |
City rights | 1961 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Oleksandr Gura |
Area | |
• Total | 11 km2 (4 sq mi) |
Elevation | 72 m (236 ft) |
Population (2022) | |
• Total | 10,875 |
• Density | 990/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
Postal code | 84522-84524 |
Area code | +380 6274 |
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There are some industrial factories located within the raion, notably the Stroidetal brick factory. Siversk is a former sovhoz by the name of Yamskyi.
The town was founded in 1913 because of the operation of the dolomite mine near the railway station of Yama built in 1910. The town received city status in 1961 and was renamed Siversk in 1973.
On 10 July 2014, Ukrainian forces secured the town from pro-Russian separatists.[3]
In July 2022, the city became the site of a battle between forces from Russia and the breakaway DPR and LPR against Ukrainian forces, resulting in the defeat and retreat of Russian forces.
Recent population estimates or census results:
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1989 | 14,019 | — |
2001 | 14,393 | +2.7% |
2005 | 13,478 | −6.4% |
2006 | 13,253 | −1.7% |
2007 | 13,112 | −1.1% |
2008 | 12,916 | −1.5% |
2009 | 12,742 | −1.3% |
2010 | 12,608 | −1.1% |
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