Kruhliakivka
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Kruhliakivka
| native_name = Кругляківка
| settlement_type = Village
| image_skyline = Kruhliakivka Khata.jpg
| image_caption = 19th century home in Kruhliakivka
| image_flag = Kruglakivka h.png
| image_shield = Coats of arms of Kruglakivka.png
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{UKR}}
| subdivision_type1 = Oblast
| subdivision_name1 = {{flag|Kharkiv Oblast}}
| subdivision_type2 = Raion
| subdivision_name2 = {{Flagicon image|Flag_of_Kupiansk_raion.png}} Kupiansk Raion
| government_type =
| established_title = Founded
| established_date = 1780
| population_as_of = 2001 census
| population_total = 1173
| area_total_km2 = 2.68
| population_density_km2 = auto
| timezone = EET
| utc_offset = +2
| timezone_DST = EEST
| utc_offset_DST = +3
| postal_code_type = Postal code
| postal_code = 63753
| area_code = +380 5742
| coordinates = {{coord|49|31|44|N|37|43|02|E|scale:100000_region:UA|display=inline,title}}
| pushpin_map = Ukraine Kharkiv Oblast#Ukraine
| pushpin_label_position = Bottom
| elevation_m = 79
| blank_name_sec1 = KOATUU code
| blank_info_sec1 = 6323783201
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Kruhliakivka ({{langx|uk|Кругляківка}}, {{langx|ru|Кругляковка}}) is a village in Ukraine, located in the Kupiansk Raion in the Kharkiv Oblast.
History
In April 2022, Ukrainian forces captured the village from Russian control.{{Cite web |title=Ukrainian Troops Liberate Several Settlements In East: Current Map Of Battles |url=https://charter97.org/en/news/2022/10/4/518470/ |access-date=2023-08-07 |website=charter97.org |language=en}}
In August 2023, Russian forces reportedly struck private houses in the village with guided aerial bombs, killing at least two civilians and injuring five others.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-08-07 |title=At least 2 civilians killed and 5 injured by strikes in Kharkiv region, Ukrainian official says |url=https://edition.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-08-07-23/h_f1fbc3ac0250d1f5d7e7dde8a46cf5bd |access-date=2023-08-07 |website=CNN |language=en}}
On 18 October 2024, Ukrainian forces claimed to have pushed Russian forces out of the village.{{Cite web |author=Kateryna Denisova |date=2024-10-18 |title=Ukraine liberates Kharkiv Oblast village key for defense of Kupiansk, military intelligence says |url=https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-liberates-kharkiv-oblast-village-key-for-defense-of-kupiansk-military-intelligence-says/ |access-date=2024-10-19 |work=The Kyiv Independent}} Russian forces advanced in the southwestern part of the village around 19 October.{{cite web|title=Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 19, 2024 |last1=Wolkov |first1=Nicole |last2=Gasparyan |first2=Davit |last3=Evans |first3=Angelica |last4=Harward |first4=Christina |last5=Kagan |first5=Frederick W. |work=Institute for the Study of War |date=19 October 2024 |access-date=19 October 2024 |url=https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-october-19-2024}} On 30 October, the Russian army claimed to have recaptured the village.{{Cite web |title=Capture of Kruglyakovka in Kharkov Region blocks vital supply route for Ukraine — official |url=https://tass.com/politics/1864749 |access-date=2024-10-31 |website=TASS}}{{Cite web |last=AFP |date=2024-10-30 |title=Russia Says It Captured Village in Ukraine’s Kharkiv Region |url=https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/10/30/russia-says-it-captured-village-in-ukraines-kharkiv-region-a86853 |access-date=2024-10-31 |website=The Moscow Times |language=en}}
Transportation
Kruhliakivka is located on two roads leading towards Kupiansk. One road (O-211942) leads along the eastern bank of the Oskil and the second road (P-79) leads with a bridge over the Oskil to the village of Sen'kove. According to the OpenData map service OpenStreetMap, the bridge over the Oskil has been destroyed.OpenStreetMap Informations; Retrieved on October 19th, 2024 7.44 PM (CEST)