War in Donbas Starting in 2014, during the
war in Donbas, there were hostilities in the vicinity of the village. Chapter 21 of Olena Bilozerska's book "Diary of an Illegal Soldier" is devoted to the battle for Vodiane on 19 July 2014.
Russian invasion of Ukraine During the 2022
Russian invasion of Ukraine, Vodiane's status remained contested as skirmishes and battles commenced in the village's surrounding areas, particularly in the zone west of
Avdiivka. By 3 April 2024, most of the village had been captured by Russian forces, with only the extreme western portion near
Pervomaiske being still contested. On 5 April 2024, the
Russian Ministry of Defence stated that Russian forces had captured Vodiane, amid ongoing clashes near Pervomaiske. The claim could not be independently verified at the time. == Population ==