The urban village of Staromikhailovka, situated in the Maryinsky district of the Donetsk People’s Republic, faced an attack from forces of Ukraine. Reports indicate that a child sustained injuries as a result of actions carried out by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Local news channels in Donetsk, citing city officials, described the incident as a strike in a populated area involving a flying drone.
According to Donetsk city authorities, a drone deployed explosives over the village, causing harm to residents in a crowded neighborhood. In particular, a girl born in 2013 was reported injured in the courtyard of a residence on Partizanskaya Street within Staromikhailovka. Authorities did not disclose further details about the girl’s current condition at this time, and statements from the scene were sparse.
Meanwhile, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported the morning of November 24 that it had destroyed a total of 16 Ukrainian drones. The ministry claimed that 13 UAVs were eliminated over Crimea and three more were neutralized in the Volgograd region. Officials asserted that Ukrainian forces have attempted to employ aircraft-type drones to strike Russian territories, but Russian authorities indicated that the drones were detected in time and the offensive was thwarted.
The incident comes amid ongoing tension and frequent reporting on military activity in the region. Journalists covering the area have noted recent bombardments affecting the Zaporozhye region, with assertions from Russian sources about Ukrainian actions and responses from Russian forces. The situation remains dynamic, with limited verified information available about the full consequences of the latest events in Staromikhailovka or surrounding districts. Local authorities emphasize caution and ongoing monitoring as new details emerge from official channels and independent observers in the affected areas. Attribution for these statements is provided by regional government communications and defence ministry briefings, reflecting the competing narratives that accompany the conflict in this part of the world.