The Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out an intense strike on the Russian garrison on Zmiinyi (Snake) Island using various forces and methods, resulting in significant losses for the occupiers.
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The Ukrainian military carried out an intense strike on the occupying garrison on Zmiinyi (Snake) Island, causing significant losses.
Pivden [South] Operational Command confirmed that the island garrison suffered significant losses from the strike.
Ukrainian military operation on Snake Island continues, causing significant Russian losses.
Details of the operation cannot be disclosed until its completion.
The Russian Ministry of Defense published video evidence of launching two Oniks cruise missiles at the Shkolne airfield near Odesa.
The attack on Shkolne was a response to Ukrainian Armed Forces strikes on Russian-claimed offshore gas platforms known as Boyko towers.
Explosions were heard in Odesa and smoke was visible over the city on 2022-06-21.
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