Vodiane or Vodyane (Ukrainian: Водяне) is a small village located in Pokrovsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast. In 2001, the population was 319 persons and the elevation is 177m.[1] Up until 2020, the village was part of the Yasynuvata Raion, until it was merged into the Pokrovsk Raion.
Vodiane Водяне | |
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Village | |
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  Vodiane Location of Vodiane within Ukraine  Vodiane Vodiane (Ukraine) | |
| Coordinates: 48°05′46″N 37°39′58″E / 48.09611°N 37.66611°E | |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Oblast |  Donetsk Oblast |
| Raion |  Pokrovsk Raion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.96 km2 (2.30 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 177 m (581 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 0 |
History
War in Donbas
Since 2014, during the war in Donbas, there have been hostilities in the vicinity of the village. Chapter 21 of Olena Bilozerska's book "Diary of an Illegal Soldier" is devoted to the battle for Vodiane on 19 July 2014.[2]
Russian invasion of Ukraine
During the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Vodiane's status remained contested as skirmishes and battles commenced in the village's surrounding areas, particularly in the zone west of Avdiivka. By 3 April 2024, most of the village had been captured by Russian forces, with only the extreme western portion near Pervomaiske being still contested.[3][4][5][6]
On 5 April 2024, the Russian Ministry of Defence stated that Russian forces had captured Vodiane, amid ongoing clashes near Pervomaiske. The claim could not be independently verified at the time.[7]
Population
According to the 2001 census, the population of the village was 319 people, of whom 19.75% indicated Ukrainian as their mother tongue and 80.25% as Russian.[8]