Brianka

Brianka (Ukrainian: Брянка) is a city in Kadiivka urban hromada, Alchevsk Raion (district), Luhansk Oblast (region), Ukraine. It is located in the Donbas region, between the cities of Kadiivka and Alchevsk. Brianka is incorporated as a city of oblast significance. The population: 44,760 (2022 estimate), 47,512(2013 est.).

Brianka
Брянка
Maryin cliff in Brianka
Brianka
Brianka
Coordinates: 48°30′48″N 38°38′35″E
Country Ukraine
Oblast Luhansk Oblast
RaionAlchevsk Raion
HromadaKadiivka urban hromada
Founded1696
City status since1962
Government
  BodyBryankivska City Council (Ukrainian: Брянківська міська рада)
Area
  Total635 km2 (245 sq mi)
Elevation
183 m (600 ft)
Population
 (2022)
  Total44,760
DemonymBryankivska
ClimateDfb
WebsiteBryankovsky city council

Since 2014, Brianka has been under the control of the Russian-backed Luhansk People's Republic (LPR/LNR). In 2022, Russia declared its annexation of the region.

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