21 October 2025

In the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukrainian forces fought off a massive Russian assault on the village of Mala Tokmachka, located east of the city of Orikhiv.

The 17th Army Corps reported that the attack took place in several waves, each involving between five and eight pieces of military equipment.

Invaders from the 71st Motor Rifle Regiment carried out the assault, advancing from the directions of Verbove and Novoprokopivka with the strength of up to two motorized rifle companies supported by armored vehicles.

In total, the Russian command deployed around 26 pieces of equipment for the attack, including tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, armored personnel carriers, and several Tigr-type armored vehicles.

The assault started on October 20 at 2:00 p.m. The strike targeted the positions of Ukraine’s 118th Separate Mechanized Brigade near the village of Mala Tokmachka.

In the first hours of the battle, soldiers of the brigade damaged two enemy tanks, twelve infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), six armored personnel carriers (APCs), and two Tigr armored vehicles.

After the strong resistance, some of the surviving enemy equipment retreated in the direction of Verbove.

To fight off the assault, the 118th Separate Mechanized Brigade employed artillery, FPV drones, and drones equipped with drop munitions.

“The enemy suffered significant losses – numerous personnel and armored vehicles were destroyed. We are working in a coordinated and decisive manner,” the Ukrainian defenders stated.

During the battle, a Ukrainian T-72 tank crew engaged in direct fire to target enemy armored vehicles and personnel.

Additionally, pre-laid engineering obstacles (mines and fortifications) destroyed some of the Russian equipment.

“The situation in the area is under control, and no positions have been lost. The personnel continue to destroy the enemy and strengthen the defense,” the brigade summarized.

Ukrainian Forces Crush Russian Assault Near Mala Tokmachka, Destroy Dozens of Vehicles