Andriivka, Velyka Novosilka settlement hromada, Volnovakha Raion, Donetsk Oblast

Andriivka (Ukrainian: Андріївка; Russian: Андреевка) is a settlement in Velyka Novosilka hromada, Volnovakha Raion, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. In 2001, it had a population of 1,652. At an altitude of 123 m, the village is located on the river Vovcha.

Andriivka Андріївка
Village
A church
Andriivka Andriivka shown within Ukraine Show map of Ukraine Andriivka Andriivka shown within Donetsk Show map of Donetsk Oblast
Coordinates: 48°1′21″N 37°3′25″E / 48.02250°N 37.05694°E / 48.02250; 37.05694
Country	Ukraine
Oblast	Donetsk Oblast
Raion	Volnovakha Raion
Hromada	Velyka Novosilka settlement hromada
Elevation	123 m (404 ft)
Population  (2001)
• Total	1,652
Postal code	85540
Area code	+380 6243

History

The village was founded in 1660 as a winter camp for the Cossack leader .

Russian invasion in Ukraine

Due to the approaching Russian troops, the evacuation of families with children was ordered on 14 November 2024.^{[better source needed]}

Russian forces advanced to the outskirts of the settlement on 25 January 2025. Later in February, the Russian army entered the settlement and captured part of it.^{[citation needed]} The settlement was captured by Russian forces by late February.

Transportation

Andriivka is located on the T-05-15, which connects to the H-15 in the south (Kostiantynopil) and leads to Oleksandrivka (over Pokrovsk) in the north-east.

References

1. http://w1.c1.rada.gov.ua/pls/z7503/A005?rf7571=7514 (ukrainan)
2. "Andriivka, Velyka Novosilka District, Donetsk Oblast". The History of Cities and Villages of the Ukrainian SSR (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 18 December 2024.
3. "Донбас Оперативний". Telegram.
4. Kagan, Frederick W.; Harward, Christina; Wolkov, Nicole; Hird, Karolina; Gasparyan, Davit; Mappes, Grace (26 February 2025). "Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 26, 2025". Institute for the Study of War.