Rovenky

Also known as Rovenki

Rovenky (; ) is a coal mining city in Rovenky Raion, Luhansk Oblast (region), Ukraine. Residence of Rovenky urban hromada. Prior to 2020, it was incorporated as a city of oblast significance. Population: Including the surrounding villages, the total population is close to 84,000 (as of 2011).

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Settlement <! more fields are available for this Infobox See Template:Infobox Settlement >.official_name: Rovenky
Settlement <! more fields are available for this Infobox See Template:Infobox Settlement >.native_name: Ровеньки
Settlement <! more fields are available for this Infobox See Template:Infobox Settlement >.settlement_type: City
Settlement <! more fields are available for this Infobox See Template:Infobox Settlement >.image_skyline: Міст Ровеньки.jpg
Settlement <! more fields are available for this Infobox See Template:Infobox Settlement >.image_flag: File:Flag of Rovenki.gif
Settlement <! more fields are available for this Infobox See Template:Infobox Settlement >.image_shield: File:Coat of arms Rovenki.svg
Settlement <! more fields are available for this Infobox See Template:Infobox Settlement >.pushpin_map: Ukraine#Ukraine Luhansk Oblast
Settlement <! more fields are available for this Infobox See Template:Infobox Settlement >.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement <! more fields are available for this Infobox See Template:Infobox Settlement >.subdivision_type1: Oblast

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Geography
History
Demographics
Education
Economy
Culture
Attractions
Notable people
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Rovenky came under control of pro-Russian separatists in early 2014, and was incorporated into the Luhansk People's Republic (LPR). Since 2022, Russia has claimed the city as part of their LPR territory following its declared annexation of the region.