A Ukrainian soldier on a tiny island within the Black Sea did not maintain again when threatened with bombing by a Russian warship as Moscow continued its assault on Ukrainian territory.
Based on a purported audio alternate, because the Russians approached Snake Island, also called Zmiinyi Island, the Russian officer says: "It is a navy warship. It is a Russian navy warship. I counsel you lay down your weapons and give up to keep away from bloodshed and useless casualties. In any other case, you'll be bombed."
A Ukrainian soldier responds: "Russian warship, go f*** your self."
These have been the ultimate recognized phrases heard from the island.
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"All border guards died heroically however didn't hand over. They are going to be awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine posthumously," Zelensky mentioned.
Snake Island sits about 30 miles (48 kilometres) off the southern tip of the Ukrainian mainland within the northwestern Black Sea. It is about 185 miles (300 kilometres) west of Crimea, the Ukrainian territory that Russia annexed in 2014.
Although it is just about 46 acres (18 hectares) in measurement, a report final 12 months from the non-partisan Atlantic Council assume tank referred to as it "key to Ukraine's maritime territorial claims" within the Black Sea.
Highlighting its strategic significance, Zelensky selected it final 12 months because the spot for an interview with Ukrainian media prematurely of a summit to attempt to reverse Russia's annexation of Crimea, the Atlantic Council report mentioned.
Zelensky phrases to interviewers that day proved prophetic.
"This island, like the remainder of our territory, is Ukrainian land, and we'll defend it with all our would possibly," he mentioned.
Flowers and candles positioned in entrance of the Ukrainian embassy to commemorate the victims of the Russian invasion within the Ukraine in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. (AP Picture/Markus Schreiber)
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