Stepnohirsk Battle: Moscow Deploys Elite Divisions to Pressure Zaporizhzhia
Russia has deployed two elite airborne divisions and other units to the village of Stepnohirsk near Zaporizhzhia, as Ukrainian special forces (FERRATA) and drones mount a fierce defense. The village’s fall could allow Russian artillery and drones to bombard Zaporizhzhia more easily, making Stepnohirsk a potential turning point on the southern front. Ukrainian commanders note extreme risks, including very short life expectancy for mobilized Russian troops amid intense frontline fighting.