Ukrainian Kraken operators stop Russian infiltrators cold near Stepnohirsk

Russian forces attempted to exploit dense fog to infiltrate Stepnohirsk, but once visibility improved, Ukrainian defenders rapidly exposed and neutralized the incursion. Ukrainian command reacted decisively by deploying the elite Kraken unit, which moved swiftly into the settlement and seized the initiative. Using aggressive close-quarters tactics, Kraken operators cleared infiltrated houses one by one, denying Russian paratroopers any chance to consolidate or exploit terrain advantages. Geolocated footage confirms that Ukrainian special forces eliminated multiple Russian troops and captured their equipment, resetting the Russian advance to zero. Despite limited fortifications in the town itself, Ukraine’s control of key high ground and secured flanks prevents any meaningful Russian breakthrough or envelopment. Overall, the engagement highlights Ukraine’s ability to counter Russian weather-dependent infiltration tactics with rapid intelligence, elite maneuver forces, and precise local counterattacks that steadily grind down Russia’s assault units.

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