Russian troops have left the occupied Ukrainian island, defense officials Thursday,Moscow invasion weakening the blockade of Ukrainian ports.
News from the Black Sea isNATO leaders meeton the second day in Madrid and are determined to support Kieu with their unity and forward weapons. I came for the purpose of showing. In the face of the Moscow attack.
Snake Island tells Russian warships "go to f ** k" for surrender during the first few days of the war, defenders of rocky outcropsAt that time it became a symbol of Ukrainian resistance. You yourself"The incident that spurred a rebellious meme.
This is also a strategic goal and of Ukraine He set aside a route near the port of Odessa. Russia tried to install missiles and air defense batteries while under attack from unmanned aircraft.
But now Ukraine is on the west side. Russia's position on Snake Island has clearly become unacceptable as it has begun to receive long-range missiles and military equipment from its supporters.
And Valerie, the highest commander of the Ukrainian army. Zargini said in a telegram that Ukrainian-made grenades also played an important role, according to Reuters news services.
Reuters , Andry Jermac, chief staff of Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky, said he tweeted. "
A statement from the Russian Defense Ministry called the withdrawal a" good-willed gesture. " He expressed that Moscow would not interfere with the UN's efforts to organize protected grain exports from Ukraine.
But Kyiv claimed it to be a victory.
"Thanks to the defenders of the Odessa region for taking the utmost steps to free the strategically important parts of our territory," said Valerii Zaluzhny.
In peacetime, Ukraine is a major agricultural exporter, but the Russian invasion has damaged agricultural land, seized, destroyed and blocked Ukrainian ports, and threatened African grain importers with famine. increase.
Western nations have accused President Vladimir Putin of using trapped harvests as a weaponaccusing him of increasing pressure on the international community, and Russia has grain. Was accused of stealing.
On Thursday, a ship carrying 7,000 tonnes of grain departed from the Ukrainian occupied Berdyans'k port, a regional leader appointed by the Russian occupation forces said.
Evgeny Baritzky, head of the pro-Moscow administration, said a Russian Black Sea vessel was "safe" on his journey, adding that the port had not been mined. ..
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