Avdiyivka – one of the oldest settlements in Donbas, the first village on the territory of the modern city was founded in the middle of the 18th century. natives of Poltava region and Chernihiv region.
The population of Avdiivka before the Russian military invasion of Donetsk region was almost 35,000 people, reports Politeka. Now there are only 12,000 residents left in the town. However, due to the active actions of militants, the full evacuation of civilians began today.
Avdiivka before the war
