Ukrainian forces liberated Mali Shcherbaky (southwest of Orikhiv) as reported by Ukrainian battalion and confirmed by geolocated footage.
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Ukrainian forces liberated Mali Shcherbaky southwest of Orikhiv
Ukrainian troops have liberated the village of Mali Shcherbaky in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Ukrainian forces advanced 3.5 kilometers inland, inflicting heavy losses on Russian troops and capturing several prisoners
The settlement is under the control of the Ukrainian Defence Forces.
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Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-october-12-2025