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Kreminna

Kreminna
Кремінна (Ukrainian)
City
Kreminna railway station
Kreminna railway station
Coat of arms of Kreminna
Coat of arms
Country  Ukraine
Oblast Luhansk Oblast
Founded 1680
City Status 1938
Population (2013)
 • Total 20,324
Area code(s) (+380)
Vehicle registration BB / 13
Climate Dfb

Kreminna (Ukrainian: Кремінна, Russian: Кременная) is a city in Luhansk Oblast (region) of Ukraine. It serves as the administrative center of Kreminna Raion. Population: 20,324 (2013 est.).

Kreminna was founded in 1680 and has acquired the status of a city in 1938.

In July 2014, the city was the scene of fighting during the 2014 pro-Russian conflict in Ukraine. Kreminna remained under Ukrainian control.

Coordinates: 49°03′00″N 38°13′00″E / 49.05°N 38.2167°E / 49.05; 38.2167



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