Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka

Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka is a settlement in eastern Ukraine located within the Druzhkivka urban hromada administrative area. The community sits in a region where farmland and rural infrastructure blend together in the landscape.

The settlement developed during the Soviet era with administrative functions serving its region. Administrative changes in 2024 reclassified its status to reflect contemporary governance structures.

The settlement maintains a mixed character where industrial activities coexist with traditional agricultural practices among the local population.

The area is best accessed through the nearby city of Kramatorsk, which connects to larger transportation routes. Visitors should ask locally for directions once in the region, as infrastructure is typical of rural areas.

Near the settlement lies the Druzhkivsky Stone Forest featuring petrified trees from 250 million years ago. These remarkable fossilized remains showcase ancient plant life and represent an unusual geological feature in the region.

Location: Druzhkivka urban hromada

Location: Сантуринівська волость

Elevation above the sea: 84 m

GPS coordinates: 48.58063,37.61157

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:04