Ukrainian DIU special unit Artan, supported by adjacent units and precision fire, drove Russian forces from fortified positions and took control of key locations in Stepnohirsk. The operation involved clearing buildings for traps while repelling an FPV drone attack.
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Ukrainian forces took control of key locations in Stepnohirsk after driving Russian forces from fortified positions.
A Russian FPV drone attempting to attack Ukrainian vehicles was destroyed during the advance.
Viktor Torkotiuk stated that operations were coordinated with aerial reconnaissance and precision strikes, and warned of potential Russian attempts to re-enter the city.
HUR special unit 'Artan' and adjacent Ukrainian units drove Russian invaders out of fortified positions in Stepnohirsk and gained control of key locations.
The operation was coordinated with adjacent units and involved aerial reconnaissance and precise fire strikes.
Ukraine has pushed back Russian forces from the southeastern town of Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, confirmed by footage of Ukrainian troop movements.
Russian occupying forces were knocked out of fortified positions and key locations in Stepnohirsk came under the control of the Security and Defense Forces of Ukraine.
Ukrainian special forces from the Artan unit retake key parts of Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia region, forcing Russian troops out of fortified positions.
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Extracted: 2026-07-18T17:02:40.854Z
Source story: 8035184