Russian forces are attempting to encircle the settlement of Malu Tokmachku on the Orikhiv direction, using infiltration tactics and trying to bypass the settlement with a wide pincer movement, according to Dmytro Pelykh, head of communications for the 118th Separate Mechanized Brigade.

Pelykh stated that the enemy would not succeed in capturing Malu Tokmachku, speaking on the "Ukrainian Focus. Morning" project on Slawa.TV and "Espreso."