Russian forces evacuated the remaining garrison personnel from Zmiinyi Island using two speedboats, leaving the island engulfed in fire and explosions according to Ukrainian sources.
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Russian forces hurriedly evacuated the remaining garrison personnel on two speedboats and likely left the island.
The Russian Ministry of Defence stated that the Armed Forces completed their mission and withdrew the garrison.
The Russian military fled the island.
Russian troops hastily evacuated Snake Island after being struck by Ukrainian forces, leaving behind burning vehicles and buildings.
Satellite images from Maxar Technologies published on June 30 confirm the withdrawal of Russian forces from Snake Island.
The Russian Ministry of Defense characterized the withdrawal as a 'gesture of goodwill' rather than a defeat.
Russian occupiers left Zmiiny on June 30 after a successful military operation with Ukrainian missile and artillery units firing on the island.
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