Battle at 'Snake Island' in Ukraine will be pivotol in determining outcome of Ukraine invasion
Fighting on 'Snake Island' might decide who will control the north-western Black Sea
The British Defense said in its intelligence report that fighting continues at Zmiinyi Island, also known as 'Snake Island,' with Russia repeatedly trying to reinforce its exposed garrison there.
Ukraine has successfully attacked Russian air defenses and resupply boats stationed in the Western Black Sea with the help of Bayraktar drones, the ministry said.
Russia’s current efforts to augment its forces on Zmiinyi Island offer Ukraine more opportunities to engage Russian troops and attrit materiel, the Ministry of Defense reported.
“If Russia consolidates its position on Zmiinyi Island with strategic air defense and coastal defense cruise missiles, they could dominate the north-western Black Sea,” the ministry said in a tweet on Wednesday.