As the Ukrainian forces successfully completed another stage of the military operation, Russians hastily evacuated the remains of their garrison from Snake [Zmiinyi] Island. The relevant statement was made on Telegram by Odesa City Council, referring to the South Operational Command, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“Last night, as another stage of the military operation was successfully completed with our rocket and artillery units launching strikes on Snake Island, the enemy hastily evacuated the remains of their garrison using two high-speed boats and, presumably, left the island,” the report states.
Currently, there is a fire on Snake Island, and explosions can be heard. The final results of the military operation are yet to be reported.
A reminder that, as part of the military operation on Snake Island, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed Russia’s radar system, several Pantsir-S1 air defense missile and gun systems, other military equipment and Russian personnel.