Udachne, Urban settlement in Pokrovsk Raion, Ukraine.
Udachne is an urban-type settlement in Pokrovsk Raion in eastern Ukraine. It sits at approximately 171 meters elevation and contains residential neighborhoods alongside administrative facilities that serve the local community.
The settlement was established during the Soviet era as part of regional industrial development initiatives. It emerged alongside many other urban-type communities created to support economic growth in eastern Ukraine.
The population maintains strong linguistic connections to Ukrainian heritage, with 87 percent of residents speaking Ukrainian as their primary language.
Visitors should know that facilities here are designed for a small community of around 1,600 people. Basic services and local administration are managed through the hromada system that oversees the settlement.
The settlement is undergoing a significant legal reclassification that affects its formal status. Starting in 2024, it transitioned from urban-type classification to rural community status following new Ukrainian legislation.
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