Bazhane Druhe

Bazhane Druhe (Ukrainian: Бажане Друге), known until 26 September 2024 as Zhelanne Druhe (Желанне Друге),^[2] is a village in Marinka urban hromada, Pokrovsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast, eastern Ukraine. It is located 28.69 kilometres (17.83 mi) west by north (WbN) from the centre of Donetsk city.

Bazhane Druhe Бажане Друге
Village
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Coordinates: 48°3′26″N 37°25′10″E
Country	Ukraine
Oblast	Donetsk Oblast
Raion	Pokrovsk Raion
Hromada	Marinka urban hromada
Elevation	126 m (413 ft)
Population  (2001 census)[1]
• Total	240
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code	85621
Area code	+380 6278
KATOTTH	UA14160130060059202

Geography

The village lies on the left bank of the Vovcha river. The absolute height is 126 metres above sea level.

History

Russian invasion of Ukraine

The village was captured by Russian forces in October 2024, during the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine.^[3]

Demographics

In 2001 the settlement had 240 inhabitants, whose native languages were 86.25% Ukrainian and 13.75% Russian.^[1]