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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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Over the past day, Russians shelled Donetsk region 24 times: 3 dead, 7 wounded, and dozens of destroyed houses

On July 13, Donetsk Oblast suffered 24 shellings, resulting in three deaths and seven injuries. Among the affected settlements are Sloviansk, Lyman community, Pokrovsk, and Dobropillia, where dozens of houses were destroyed.

Society • July 13, 09:18 AM • 6230 views
The Russian Ministry of Defense cynically reported strikes on Ukraine's "defense industry plants"

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced a successful attack on "defense industry plants" in Lviv, Kharkiv, and Lutsk. A man died in Sloviansk, and the number of injured in Lviv increased to nine people.

War in Ukraine • July 12, 11:28 AM • 21083 views
In Sloviansk, there is one dead and several wounded as a result of an enemy strike

In Sloviansk, a shopping center, a car service station, an educational institution, and an administrative building were damaged as a result of Russian shelling. A man born in 1990 was killed, and there are wounded.

Society • July 12, 10:36 AM • 10036 views
"Nova Poshta" terminal in Sloviansk hit by Russia - CMA

Overnight, Sloviansk was attacked by UAVs, hitting a "Nova Poshta" terminal. Another hit was recorded, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • July 2, 06:35 AM • 1921 views
"White Angel" crew attacked while evacuating residents of Pokrovsk: there are wounded and dead

In Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, the police group "White Angel" crew was shelled by Russian troops during the evacuation of the wounded. One person died, a police officer was wounded, and the vehicle was put out of action.

Society • July 1, 01:02 PM • 3076 views
In Donetsk region, the enemy attacked Novotroitske with 5 drones at night, Sloviansk with 6 more: consequences shown

Russian troops attacked Donetsk Oblast with drones: Sloviansk was hit by six UAVs in the industrial zone, damaging buildings and causing fires. Novotroitske was attacked by five drones, with one person injured and damage sustained.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 10:20 AM • 1950 views
Volodymyr Zelenskyy expects report on training ground strike: "Full accountability needed"

The President of Ukraine expects a full report on the circumstances and consequences of Russia's missile strike on the training ground in the Kherson region, which resulted in the death of servicemen.

War in Ukraine • June 22, 08:03 PM • 5113 views
Bodies of two dead people have been unblocked from under the rubble of a part of a residential building in Kramatorsk

Rescuers continue search operations in Kramatorsk after enemy shelling. The bodies of two dead people were recovered from under the rubble of a high-rise building, for a total of three dead, four wounded; two more remain under the ruins.

Society • June 22, 03:00 PM • 5027 views
Night airstrike on Donetsk region: a house destroyed in Kramatorsk, people may be trapped under the rubble

As a result of an airstrike on Kramatorsk, a 4-story building was partially destroyed, people may remain under the rubble, rescue operations are underway. In Sloviansk, a private house was destroyed, a 17-year-old boy died.

War in Ukraine • June 22, 04:42 AM • 5790 views
<p>Terrible night in Donetsk Oblast: Sloviansk and Kramatorsk under shelling, 17-year-old boy killed</p>

On the night of June 22, as a result of shelling in the Donetsk region, there are dead and wounded among the civilian population. Sloviansk and Kramatorsk came under enemy fire.

War in Ukraine • June 21, 09:49 PM • 4583 views
Restoration of "Okhmatdyt": Liashko assures that the company that won the tender for the hospital's repair is not involved in criminal proceedings

Minister of Health Viktor Liashko stated that the company "RIOLA-MODUL LTD", which won the tender for the repair of the "Okhmatdyt" hospital, is not involved in criminal proceedings. The decision on selecting the contractor is also controlled by donors.

Health • June 20, 10:14 AM • 3388 views
Two informants who were preparing Russian strikes in the Donetsk region were detained

The SBU detained two local residents who were collecting coordinates for Russian missile strikes. They face up to 8 years in prison for disseminating information about the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 02:33 AM • 4173 views
Ukrzaliznytsia launched a new train to the Carpathian region for the summer period

Ukrzaliznytsia is adding a new train No. 228/227 Ivano-Frankivsk – Kramatorsk to the summer schedule. The train will run every other day, starting from June 29, stopping in 9 regions.

Society • June 10, 03:17 PM • 6709 views
Slovyansk was hit by an enemy attack in the morning: houses and a kindergarten were damaged

On June 9, Slovyansk was shelled again. A kindergarten, garages and adjacent houses were damaged, but fortunately, there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 07:47 AM • 3247 views
In Rodynske, Donetsk region, State Emergency Service fighters rescued a defenseless chick that fell from its nest due to an explosion

In Rodynske, Donetsk region, State Emergency Service fighters rescued a chick that fell from its nest after a Russian strike. Rescuers heard chirping among the debris and handed over the frightened bird.

Society • June 5, 02:26 PM • 2396 views
In Donetsk region, Russians shelled rescuers who were eliminating the consequences of an enemy strike: a driver of the State Emergency Service was wounded

A firefighter driver was injured in the shelling. In Nikopol, a man was injured by a drone, and in Kherson, the Russians dropped KABs on the city center.

Society • June 5, 10:45 AM • 2713 views
Large-scale forest fire in Donetsk region due to a Russian air strike: people are asked not to approach

On May 27, a large-scale forest fire occurred near Lyman due to an air strike on the village of Brusivka. Rescuers localized the burning of forest litter on an area of 154.9 hectares.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 09:31 AM • 4274 views
Railway in three regions came under enemy attacks - Ukrzaliznytsia

At night and in the morning, the enemy attacked railway infrastructure in Kharkiv region, Donetsk region and Sumy region. Tracks and contact network were damaged, but traffic was restored, there were no casualties.

Society • May 28, 05:29 AM • 26395 views
In Donetsk region, Russians struck with artillery and a drone: two dead, two more wounded

Russian troops shelled Kostiantynivka with artillery and Raihorodok with a drone, killing two people and injuring two more. A pre-trial investigation into war crimes has been launched.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 12:54 PM • 3415 views
Donetsk region: 3380 Russian strikes per day, eight dead and 23 wounded

During the day, the enemy attacked 16 settlements of the Donetsk region, causing 3,380 strikes. 129 civilian objects were damaged, including 81 residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 08:00 AM • 5794 views
In Donetsk region, Russian troops attacked Kramatorsk and the region at night, there is damage in the industrial zone

At night, the Russians attacked Kramatorsk and settlements of Kramatorsk district. Over the day, 10 people were injured in the region due to shelling, there is destruction.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 09:21 AM • 7992 views
The "Azov" NGU Brigade has a new commander: what is known about Bohdan Hryshchenkov

The new commander of the 12th "Azov" Brigade is Bohdan Hrishenkov, who rose from soldier to officer. He defended "Azovstal," was wounded in Olenivka, and released from captivity.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 09:57 AM • 7912 views
Lyman direction is an attempt by the Russians to develop an offensive on the north of Donetsk region - OSTG "Khortytsia"

The spokesman of the OSTG "Khortytsia" stated that the Lyman direction for the Russian Federation is an attempt to reach the remnants of Luhansk region and advance on the north of Donetsk region. Also, the Russians are trying to use underground communications.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 10:34 AM • 7324 views
Russia launched up to 2,800 air bombs, 1,400 drones and about 60 missiles at Ukraine in April: Zelenskyy pointed to the need to put pressure on Russia

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that since the beginning of April, Russia has used almost 2,800 air bombs and more than 1,400 drones against Ukraine. More than 30 people died as a result of yesterday's strike.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 10:59 AM • 9471 views
56 out of 88 drones were shot down over Ukraine during Russian night attack: situation in the regions

Overnight on April 12, Russia attacked Ukraine with "Shahed" drones. Air defense forces shot down 56 drones. There are destructions, damages, and casualties in Kharkiv, Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro, and Donetsk regions.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 06:27 AM • 8781 views
Donetsk region was subjected to a massive attack by Russian drones, 4 dead in 24 hours

A massive drone attack damaged Kramatorsk, Druzhkivka, Sloviansk and Serhiivka. Four people died and two were injured in a day, and 43 civilian objects were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 07:42 AM • 11873 views
Consequences of Russian attacks in Donetsk region: 3 people died, four were injured

As a result of Russian attacks in Donetsk region, three people died and four more were injured. The police recorded more than 4,000 enemy strikes along the front line and in the residential sector.

Society • March 23, 11:16 AM • 89354 views