Illinka, Urban settlement in Pokrovsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
Illinka is an urban-type settlement in Donetsk Oblast situated within the Kurakhove administrative area. The settlement occupies flat terrain in the eastern part of the country and is connected by local roads and basic infrastructure.
The settlement was established in the 1920s as part of Ukraine's administrative reorganization efforts. It retained its identity through successive changes in governance and territorial organization over the decades.
The settlement represents the transformation of Ukrainian administrative divisions, as it belonged to a category of urban-type settlements established in 1925.
The location sits on level ground and can be accessed by local roads. Visitors should expect basic facilities and be prepared for a small, quiet settlement.
Russian forces gained control of Illinka during their military campaign in eastern Ukraine on November 13, 2024.
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