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Sloviansk

Hero City of Ukraine
Sloviansk is a city and resort in the Kramatorsk district of Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, which is the administrative center of the Sloviansk urban territorial community. The city is located in the north of the region, in the valley of the Kazennyi Torets River, and historically belongs to Slobozhanshchyna. As of January 1, 2022, the city's population was 105,141 residents. Historically, the city was founded as the Tor fortress in 1645 (or 1676) to protect against Tatar raids and became a center for salt extraction and trade. In the 19th century, Sloviansk gained wide popularity as a balneological resort, known for its medicinal saline waters and muds, and in the 1880s, it transformed into an important railway hub.
1676
The Tor fortress was founded, which became the basis for the city's development
1784
The city of Tor was renamed Sloviansk
1827
The medicinal properties of mineral waters and muds began to be used
1907
The city's medicinal muds received the highest award at an international exhibition in Belgium
1954
The first turbine of the Sloviansk State District Power Plant was put into operation
1977
A trolleybus line was opened, connecting the city center with the microdistrict
2000
A mineral water pump room was opened at the Sloviansk resort
2011
The natural territories of the city were declared a resort of national importance
2014
The city was liberated from pro-Russian militants
2025
The city was awarded the honorary title "Hero City of Ukraine"
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Russian drone attacked a gas station and "Nova Poshta" in Sloviansk, a fire broke outPhoto

A Russian drone attacked a gas station in Sloviansk, causing an administrative building and a warehouse to catch fire. Rescuers extinguished the fire; there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 07:57 AM • 3030 views
The enemy does not abandon intentions to break beyond the Pokrovsk agglomeration - Syrskyi

Syrskyi visited combat brigades in the Donetsk region and assessed the enemy's actions. The Russians are attempting to break through the defenses of Pokrovsk using small infantry groups.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 12:52 PM • 3196 views
Over 110 attacks recorded at the front, the enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions - General Staff

The General Staff recorded the highest enemy activity in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions. The enemy attacked 112 times and launched air strikes.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 01:39 PM • 5660 views
Occupiers carried out 144 assaults and used over 3.1 thousand drones - General Staff on the situation at the front

The General Staff recorded 144 combat engagements and thousands of shellings per day. The Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions remain the hottest.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 07:31 PM • 9627 views
The enemy carried out 127 attacks and launched over 5.6 thousand drones - General Staff on the situation at the front

The occupiers launched 44 airstrikes and used 5,650 kamikaze drones against the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The hottest areas remain Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka.

Society • April 22, 07:21 PM • 11568 views
Occupiers launched 52 attacks and are actively operating in the Pokrovsk direction - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, the aggressor has attacked the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 52 times, focusing efforts on the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions. Fighting and shelling continue.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 02:36 PM • 4776 views
Over the past day, Russians shelled Donetsk region 15 times – there are wounded, 174 people evacuated – OVA

The occupiers attacked Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts, damaging houses and infrastructure. 174 people, including 56 children, were evacuated from the front line.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 08:22 AM • 4570 views
Occupiers carried out 40 attacks, actively operating in the Kramatorsk and Pokrovsk directions - General Staff

The aggressor concentrated efforts on the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk directions. Failed assaults near the Antonivsky Bridge and shelling of Sumy region were recorded.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 03:02 PM • 4289 views
Russian army launched almost 10,000 drones, over 130 battles took place at the front in a day - General StaffPhoto

Over the past day, 132 combat engagements took place, the enemy used 9,701 kamikaze drones. The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 114 artillery systems and over 2,400 enemy drones.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 06:24 AM • 4519 views
General Staff on the front situation: the enemy carried out 100 attacks and launched over 6.4 thousand drones

The General Staff reported 100 combat engagements and the enemy's massive use of 6,451 drones. The greatest activity of the occupiers was recorded in the Pokrovsk direction.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 08:18 PM • 4729 views
Occupiers dropped a 1.5-ton aerial bomb on Sloviansk, five people injured

The occupiers destroyed a children's sports facility and damaged 39 high-rise buildings in the city center. Five people sustained injuries of varying severity.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 01:04 PM • 3168 views
184 combat engagements recorded on the front, enemy launched over 3,000 drones - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has carried out over 1,900 shelling attacks and used 145 aerial bombs. The greatest activity of the occupiers was recorded in the Pokrovsk direction.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 08:15 PM • 5438 views
Occupiers launched 40 attacks on the front, most active in the Pokrovsk direction - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has attacked the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 40 times, concentrating forces on Pokrovsk. In Sumy region, Ukrainian units had success during active operations.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 01:22 PM • 3962 views
Fewer battles today - General Staff named the hottest areas of the front

Since the beginning of the day, 50 battles have taken place on the front, with the most attacks recorded in the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk directions. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are exhausting the enemy in the rear.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 03:26 PM • 4727 views
Over 60 battles recorded at the front: the enemy is active in three directions, with attempts to storm towards the Antonivsky Bridge

Since the beginning of the day, 61 combat engagements have been recorded in various sectors of the front. The enemy is attempting to storm towards the Antonivsky Bridge and in Sumy Oblast.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 01:17 PM • 3780 views
Pokrovsk, Kupyansk, Starokostiantyniv and more: Zelenskyy awarded a number of "Hero City of Ukraine" honors

The President awarded cities in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and other regions for their resilience. In total, 26 Ukrainian cities now hold this honorary status.

Society • April 9, 05:58 PM • 6956 views
General Staff on the front situation: the number of battles decreased, three futile assaults in the direction of the Antonivskyi Bridge were recorded

Russian troops are most active in the Pokrovsk direction and are shelling Sumy region. The Defense Forces repelled three futile assaults in the area of the Antonivskyi Bridge.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 01:35 PM • 3768 views
Over 80 combat engagements took place on the front, the enemy is actively operating in three directions - General Staff

The occupiers are massively attacking in the Kostiantynivka, Huliaipole, and Pokrovsk directions. The Defense Forces are repelling assaults and holding back the enemy's advance.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 01:33 PM • 3797 views
Enemy shelled Sloviansk with MLRS: one person killed, five more wounded

Russian troops shelled the residential area of Sloviansk with MLRS. As a result of the attack, one person was killed and five were wounded, including a child born in 2017.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 04:30 PM • 4052 views
General Staff on the front situation: 128 combat engagements recorded, the enemy launched over 6.1 thousand drones

The enemy launched 54 airstrikes and used thousands of kamikaze drones along the entire front line. The highest intensity of attacks was recorded in the Kostiantynivka direction.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 07:27 PM • 9752 views
Occupiers launched 55 attacks and are actively pressing on two fronts - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has been most active in attacking the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions. The General Staff reports 55 engagements and massive shelling.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 01:15 PM • 5695 views
Kremlin manipulates data on Luhansk region in attempts to seize Donetsk region - ISW

ISW exposed Russia's information campaign regarding the alleged collapse of Ukrainian defense. Analysts call statements about the rapid capture of Donetsk region absurd.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 02:31 AM • 6845 views
The largest motorcycle assault of the year thwarted - paratroopers stopped the enemy attack in the Sloviansk directionVideo

The occupiers used 16 motorcycles to break through the positions of Ukrainian defenders. Thanks to the coordinated actions of the brigade, the equipment was stopped, and the infantry was eliminated.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 10:24 AM • 4008 views
Russia attacked the railway with a station in Sloviansk and wounded four employees

The enemy damaged the station and depot in Sloviansk, four railway workers were injured. One woman is in serious condition, all victims were hospitalized.

Society • March 31, 09:24 AM • 4995 views
Russian army carried out 46 attacks on the front and is actively pressing in two directions - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, 46 combat engagements have been recorded, with the most difficult situation on the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka fronts. The enemy is shelling the border areas.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 01:31 PM • 5160 views
Russia struck the center of Sloviansk with KABs, damaging the only maternity hospital in Donetsk region - MVA

The enemy attacked the center of Sloviansk with aerial bombs, damaging a maternity hospital and residential buildings. A 42-year-old man was injured, hospital patients were not affected.

War in Ukraine • March 30, 01:26 PM • 4880 views
143 combat engagements occurred on the front line - massive attacks on Pokrovsk took place

Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has carried out 143 attacks, with the most difficult situation in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. The occupiers are actively using aviation.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 04:02 PM • 7822 views
ISW: Russia launched an offensive on the Donbas "fortress belt" and Sloviansk

Russian forces have launched large-scale mechanized attacks in the Lyman direction. The goal of the operation is to break through the main defensive line of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and capture cities.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 05:33 AM • 7292 views
Suspect in police officer's murder detained in Sloviansk

Police detained a 50-year-old man in Sloviansk, who is suspected of murdering a law enforcement officer. The perpetrator faces life imprisonment under three articles.

Society • March 21, 03:35 PM • 7934 views
Occupiers launched over 8,000 drones and hundreds of aerial bombs in a day - General StaffPhoto

The General Staff recorded 61 engagements and massive strikes along the entire front line. The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1,240 invaders and destroyed almost 1,800 enemy drones.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 06:35 AM • 13145 views