2. Donetsk region has the largest coal-fired power plant, the largest city and Donbass region, and is the science and technology center of Ukraine. Donetsk has a population of 4.7 million, of which the urban population accounts for the vast majority, 4.2 million, accounting for 90%, and the rural population is only 460,000. Mainly Ukrainians and Russians. The urban area is second only to Kiev, the capital, and ranks fourth after Kharkov and dnipropetrovsk. Donetsk was once one of the main battlefields on the Eastern Front during World War II.
3.2065438+On May 12, 2004, Denis Pushilin, co-chairman of the provisional government of the so-called Donetsk People's Republic, issued a statement saying that according to the results of the referendum, the Republic was declared a sovereign state. This declaration of independence has not been recognized by governments all over the world, including China.
4. The geographical location of Donetsk is 0/000km away from Kiev and Moscow/KLOC-,with its own port and complete railway, highway and aviation facilities. With a good economic foundation, Donetsk has set up many military enterprises. Its south faces the Sea of Azov. It covers an area of 26,500 square kilometers.