Verkhnotoretske (Ukrainian: Верхньоторецьке; Russian: Верхнеторецкое) is an urban-type settlement in Pokrovsk Raion of Donetsk Oblast in eastern Ukraine. It was formerly part of Yasynuvata Raion, and is located 24.2 km NNW from Donetsk city.
Verkhnotoretske
Верхньоторецьке | |
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Urban-type settlement | |
Verkhnotoretske Location of Verkhnotoretske within Ukraine Show map of Donetsk OblastVerkhnotoretske Verkhnotoretske (Ukraine) Show map of Ukraine | |
| Coordinates: 48°12′41″N 37°53′35″E | |
| Country | |
| Province | |
| District | Pokrovsk Raion |
| Founded | 1772 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.825 km2 (0.705 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 132 m (433 ft) |
| Population (1 January 2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 3,008 |
| • Density | 1,600/km2 (4,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 86040 |
| Area code | +380 6236 |
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During the War in Donbas, that started in mid-April 2014, the separation line between the warring parties has been located in the vicinity of the settlement.[2] The conflict has brought along both civilian and military casualties.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9]
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