Mykhailivka () is a rural settlement in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, southern Ukraine. It was the administrative center of the former Mykhailivka Raion until 2020. Occupied by Russia since February 26, 2022.
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.
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. The Russians caused a shortage of food and medicine, and the Russian military robbed shops, pharmacies, and private companies. During the protest of civilians against Russia, Russian troops used intimidation with machine guns, tanks, armored personnel carriers, and snipers. On August 24, 2022 (Ukrainian Independence Day), Ukrainian partisans killed the pro-Russian mayor of Mykhailivka - Ivan Sushko.
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.
Demographics Native language composition as of the Ukrainian national census in 2001:
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