Topoli (village), Kharkiv Oblast explained

Topoli
Native Name:Тополі
Settlement Type:Village
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Oblast
Subdivision Type2:Raion
Subdivision Name2: Kupiansk Raion
Government Type:Dvorichna settlement hromada
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1920
Population Total:860
Area Total Km2:0.737
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:EET
Utc Offset:+2
Timezone Dst:EEST
Utc Offset Dst:+3
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:62722
Area Code:+380 5750
Coordinates:49.9644°N 37.9086°W
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Topoli (Ukrainian: Тополі; Russian: Тополи,) is a village in Kupiansk Raion, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine, near the border with Russia.

It was captured early in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces.[2]

Geography

Topoli is south-east of the river Oskil. It is 17 kilometers from Tavilzhanka, 21 kilometers from Dvorichna, 40 kilometers from Kivsharivka and 35 kilometers from Kupiansk. It was part of Dvorichna Raion until that was merged with Kupiansk Raion in 2020.[3]

A railway line runs north through the village and across the border to Urazovo in Russia. Since June 24, 2017, there has been a border service point named after the town, which was opened by Interior Minister Arsen Avakov and NSDC Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov.

History

The village was founded in 1725.

On June 12, 2020, it became part of Dvorichna settlement hromada.[4] On July 17, 2020, after the abolition of Dvorichna Raion, it became part of Kupiansk Raion.[5]

The village was occupied by Russian troops on February 25, 2022.[6]

Social facilities

There is a cultural center with a hall that seats 120, and a library. Children are educated at Topoli High School. There is a medical center, paramedic stations, and a network of retail outlets.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Дворічанська територіальна громада . Dvorichan territorial community . . 2022 . 6 . 6 June 2023 . uk.
  2. See the detailed map.
  3. Web site: Про утворення та ліквідацію районів . 2023-03-13 . Офіційний вебпортал парламенту України . uk.
  4. Web site: Про визначення адміністративних центрів та затвердження територій територіальних громад Харківської області . 2023-03-13 . Офіційний вебпортал парламенту України . uk.
  5. Web site: Про утворення та ліквідацію районів . 2023-03-13 . Офіційний вебпортал парламенту України . uk.
  6. Web site: Institute for the Study of War . 2023-03-13 . Institute for the Study of War . en.