Khromove

Khromove (Ukrainian: Хромове), known as Artemivske (Ukrainian: Арте́мівське) prior to 2016, is a rural-type settlement in eastern Ukraine, located in Bakhmut Raion, Donetsk Oblast.

Khromove
Хромове
Khromove is located in Donetsk Oblast
Khromove
Khromove
Khromove is located in Ukraine
Khromove
Khromove
Coordinates: 48°36′0″N 37°56′45″E
CountryUkraine
OblastDonetsk Oblast
RaionBakhmut Raion
HromadaBakhmut urban hromada

History

In 2023, during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Khromove was attacked by Russian forces as part of the Battle of Bakhmut.[1] Control of Khromove would allow Russian forces to cut off Ukrainian supply lines and assault nearby Chasiv Yar.[2]

Demographics

According to the 2001 Ukrainian Census, the population of the settlement was 1054. Of these, 59.68% spoke Ukrainian, 38.52% spoke Russian, and 1.8% spoke other languages. [3]

References
  1. Chernov, Mstyslav (2023-03-04). "Civilians flee embattled town as Ukrainian pullout looms". Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  2. Luxmoore, Matthew. "Russian Forces Battle to Cross River in Bakhmut, as Fighting in Ukraine Intensifies". Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  3. "Розподіл населення за рідною мовою на ukrcensus.gov.ua". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
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