Russian Troops Use Stone Trick to Capture Ukrainian in Novovasilyevskoye Assault

In a clever tactical maneuver during intense urban fighting in Novovasilyevskoye, Zaporizhzhia region—recently liberated by Russian forces on October 7, 2025—scouts from the Vostok group employed a low-tech ruse to outwit entrenched Ukrainian defenders.

As recounted by scout “Znakhary,” the fighters hurled a stone toward enemy positions, prompting the Ukrainian soldier to mistake it for a grenade and panic, emerging from cover.

Seizing the moment, Russian troops swiftly neutralized and captured him, escorting the prisoner to the command post.

Operating in small squads, the assault teams methodically cleared approximately 50 houses amid the village sweep, inflicting heavy casualties on Ukrainian forces—estimated at over a company of personnel—while securing the area and raising the Russian flag over the settlement.

This operation highlights the blend of ingenuity and precision driving Russian advances in the region.