President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that a Ukrainian counteroffensive had made gains in both southern Zaporizhzhia region and in an area of Donetsk region, the focal point of the conflict, where Kyiv has reported successes. In his nightly video address, Zelensky said Kyiv's forces had made gains of more than 3 km (1.8 miles) further south in Zaporizhzhia region. "At this time, Ukrainian units are continuing our counteroffensive actions near Dobropillia, but also in other sectors -- particularly in Zaporizhzhia region near Orikhiv," he said. But it said Moscow's troops had hit Ukrainian troops and equipment in Zaporizhzhia region, including in the village of Novoandriivka, near both Mali Shcherbaky and Orikhiv. Zelensky, a day later, said Ukrainian forces were inflicting heavy losses on Russian troops near Dobropillia and were "defending ourselves along all other directions."

Source: bd News24 October 12, 2025 19:20 UTC