Starobilsk
Starobilsk (Ukrainian: Старобільськ; Russian: Старобельск) is a city in Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine. It serves as the administrative center of Starobilsk Raion. The modern settlement was founded in 1686, and it was granted city status in 1938. The city has a population of 15,947 (2022 estimate). As a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it has been under Russian occupation since March 2, 2022.
Starobilsk
Старобільськ Старобельск | |
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Luhansk National University building in Starobilsk | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Starobilsk Starobilsk | |
| Coordinates: 49°16′39″N 38°55′27″E | |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Oblast | Luhansk Oblast |
| Raion | Starobilsk Raion |
| First mentioned | 1686 |
| City Status | 1938 |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 15,947 |
| Area code | (+380) |
| Vehicle registration | BB / 13 |
| Control | Russia |
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