![]() Russia said the Ukrainian UAVs were being provided cover by S-300 SAMs from the towns of Tuzla and Ochakov. Lt Gen Igor Konashenkov said they destroyed more than 15 Ukrainian UAVs, guided by two TB-2 Bayraktar drones, while also detecting a US Air Force’ Global Hawk’ RQ-4 at high altitudes. The details were vague, saying it “required silence,” that “enemy losses are being verified” with any further information compromising operation security since the Russians are “continuously listening.”Ī successful attack would have jubilant Ukrainians actively giving details of the Russian casualties, equipment losses, and possibly photos of the island back in Ukrainian hands.Ĭalling it a “mad attack,” the Russian Defence Ministry gave minute details of their resistance, the type of attack they repulsed, and the losses they claimed they inflicted on Ukrainians. The statement by Natalia Humeniuk, head of the joint coordination center of Ukraine’s South Defense Forces, was short on details and indicated it was unsuccessful, given it went on to promise “follow-up” attacks. ![]() Satellite images by US-based Maxar Technologies show damage visible to the tower on the island’s southern end and burned vegetation in several locations. Ukrainian officials claim the “significant” victory against Russian forces, saying it “aimed strikes with the use of various forces” on the island, causing “significant losses” to the Russian garrison, with a Pantsir surface-to-air (SAM) system and a radar station destroyed. Mesmerizing Image Of F-22 Raptor ‘Upside Down’ Awes Netizens Amid Talks On Stealth Jet’s Retirement The strategically important island allows leverage over the Black Sea in monitoring naval movements and approaches to the city of Odesa. But with the island still in Russian hands, it implies Kiev’s attack was unsuccessful. The war in Ukraine might spill over into the Black Sea if Ukraine persists with its attempts to retake Snake (Zmeiny) Island.Ī second attack on early Monday morning claimed both sides were achieving victory.
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