Bazhane Druhe

Bazhane Druhe, known until 26 September 2024 as Zhelanne Druhe, is a village in Marinka urban hromada, Pokrovsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast, eastern Ukraine. It is located west by north from the centre of Donetsk city.

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.

Demographics

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