Ukrainians' Latest Zaporizhzhia Counterattack Retakes 3.5KM

Ukrainian forces continue to counterattack along the front - this time in Zaporizhzhia oblast which had reportedly been threatened by new Russian assaults. 

The significance of the news is less about the specific territory, but that the Russians appear unable not only to mount offensive operations of their own, but also to defend against Ukrainian assaults. JL

 
Espreso Global reports:

Ukrainian forces conducted a counteroffensive operation, liberating the villages of Mali Shcherbaky, Shcherbaky, and partially Stepove in Zaporizhzhia. Assault units of the 24th Battalion and the 33rd Regiment carried out a counteroffensive special operation, advancing nearly 3.5 km forward and over 5 km along the front line. The operation continues. Prymorske, Stepnohirsk, Plavni, and partially Kamianske remain under Ukrainian control,” 

The Ukrainian Defense Forces conducted a counteroffensive operation, liberating the villages of Mali Shcherbaky, Shcherbaky, and partially Stepove in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Colonel Valentyn Manko, head of the newly formed Assault Troops Directorate within the Ukrainian Ground Forces, announced the information on Sunday, October 12.

“Good news from the Zaporizhzhia direction. The assault units of the 24th Battalion and the 33rd Regiment carried out a successful counteroffensive special operation, and liberated Mali Shcherbaky, Shcherbaky, surrounding areas, and partially Stepove. We advanced nearly 3.5 km forward and over 5 km along the front line. The operation continues. Prymorske, Stepnohirsk, Plavni, and partially Kamianske remain under Ukrainian control,” Manko said in a statement on his Facebook page.

“Once again, the assault troops have demonstrated their strength. Believe in the Armed Forces of Ukraine! Glory to the Assault Troops! Glory to Ukraine!” the officer emphasized.