Russian forces evacuated Zmeyny Island via Raptor cutters at night, later announced by Moscow as a 'good will' gesture and confirmed by Ukrainian regional officials.
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Russian forces evacuated Zmeyny Island via Raptor cutters at night, later announced by Moscow as a 'good will' gesture and confirmed by Ukrainian regional officials.
Russian occupiers abandoned Zmiinyi Island due to inability to resist Ukrainian artillery, missile attacks, and airstrikes.
The Pivden Operational Command claimed on the morning of 30 June that Russian forces hurriedly evacuated remaining garrison members after multiple Ukrainian attacks.
Valerii Zaluzhnyi stated that Bohdana self-propelled howitzers played an essential role in the liberation of the island.
Ukrainian forces liberated Snake Island from Russian invaders on June 30, 2022
Ukraine recaptured Snake Island.
Ukrainian forces liberated Zmiinyi Island.
Ukrainian armed forces liberated Snake Island from Russian occupation.
Russian troops withdrew from the island after Ukrainian attacks.
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Source story: day-127a-2023-02-11