Mykhailivka, Vasylivka Raion, Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Rural locality in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine
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Mykhailivka (Ukrainian: Михайлівка) is a rural settlement in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, southern Ukraine. It was the administrative center of the former Mykhailivka Raion until 2020. 11,530 (2022 estimate).[2] Occupied by Russia since February 26, 2022.
Mykhailivka
Михайлівка | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Mykhailivka Location in Ukraine  Mykhailivka Mykhailivka (Ukraine) | |
| Coordinates: 47°16′10″N 35°13′20″E | |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Oblast | Zaporizhzhia Oblast |
| Raion | Vasylivka Raion |
| Hromada | Mykhailivka settlement hromada |
| Government | |
| • Occupation Civil-Military Administration Head | Vyacheslav Bidnyak[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 34 km2 (13 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 11,530 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
History
During the Ukrainian War of Independence, from 1917 to 1920, it passed between various factions. Afterwards it was administratively part of the Zaporizhzhia Governorate of Ukraine.[3][4]
During the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops entered and took over Myhailivka. People later went out to protest this and planted a Ukrainian flag in the town square.[5][6][unreliable source] The Russians caused a shortage of food and medicine, and the Russian military robbed shops, pharmacies, and private companies.[citation needed] During the protest of civilians against Russia, Russian troops used intimidation with machine guns, tanks, armored personnel carriers, and snipers.[citation needed] On August 24, 2022 (Ukrainian Independence Day), Ukrainian partisans killed the pro-Russian mayor of Mykhailivka - Ivan Sushko.[citation needed]
Until 26 January 2024, Mykhailivka was designated urban-type settlement. On this day, a new law entered into force which abolished this status, and Mykhailivka became a rural settlement.[7]
Demographics
Native language composition as of the Ukrainian national census in 2001:[8]