Donets
Americannoun
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a river rising in the southwestern Russian Federation near Belgorod, flowing southeast through Ukraine to the Don River. About 650 miles (1,045 km) long.
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Also called Donets Basin. an area south of this river, in in eastern Ukraine: coal mining region and industrial area. 9,650 sq. mi. (24,995 sq. km).
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It enabled one of the most spectacular tactical setbacks for Russia—the destruction of a large Russian armored force as it attempted to cross the Siverskyi Donets river in the Luhansk region in May 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
Some of the worst damage is along rivers, such as the Siverskyi Donets, that have become crucial lines of defense, Milakovsky says.
From Science Magazine • Apr. 19, 2023
According to Reuters, Mr Donets has been the head of the president's security team since May 2019.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2023
Standing on the high right bank of the Siverskyi Donets River — the river that gives the Donbas its name — the monastery has faced powerful enemies over the centuries.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 28, 2022
I have chosen a spot on the bank of the Donets, where I sit during all the services.
From Letters of Anton Chekhov by Garnett, Constance
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