Lyman, Ukraine

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Lyman, Ukraine

Name

Lyman, Ukraine

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Lyman is a city in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, with origins in a Cossack settlement around 1667. It became a key railway hub after the construction of a railway in the early 20th century. The city experienced heavy fighting during the Russo-Ukrainian War, changing hands between Ukrainian and Russian forces.

Statistics

Area

18.20 km²

Population

20,066

Location