Donske, Urban settlement in Volnovakha Raion, Ukraine.
Donske is a settlement in eastern Ukraine within Donetsk Oblast, located at an elevation of 171 meters above sea level. The area follows the typical layout of Soviet-era industrial neighborhoods with residential blocks and local infrastructure spread throughout the community.
The settlement was founded in 1946 during the post-war period and grew as part of the expanding industrial development in Donetsk Oblast. Its growth was closely tied to Soviet-era industrial expansion and the region's mining activities.
The place shows the blend of rural and urban characteristics that shaped many Ukrainian communities after Soviet times. Here you can see how apartment blocks sit alongside smaller houses, reflecting the mixed way of life that developed in such settlements.
The settlement operates in the Eastern European Time zone and uses postal code 85722 for mail services. Visitors should be aware that basic services and shops are available, typical of a small working-class community.
In October 2023 the settlement became part of a nationwide change when Ukraine eliminated the urban-type settlement classification. This administrative reclassification affected many similar places across the region at the same time and marked a shift in how Ukrainian communities are formally recognized.
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