Many argue that the withdrawal of Russian forces represents a significant loss for Putin’s forces, both strategically and in terms of prestige.
The little one islet held by the Russia was repeatedly attacked by Ukraine, destroying the Russian facilities and abandoning it.
“On June 30, in a show of goodwill, the Russian military met the targets set on Snake Island and withdrew its guard from there,” the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement, adding that the move will facilitate grain exports from Ukraine. However, many argue that the withdrawal of Russian forces represents a significant loss for Putin’s forces, both strategically and in terms of prestige.
The island is exposed from all directions by air and sea, and the small guard set up to defend it was unsuccessful. The Φιδονήσι Occupied by the Russians on February 24, it is located just 35 kilometers (22 miles) off the coast of Ukraine, ie within range of missiles, artillery and drones.
On the other hand, the Ukrainian armed forces have carried out a series of devastating attacks on the island itself and on any ship carrying troops and heavy weapons.
In April, Russia’s anti-aircraft systems in the northwest Black Sea were significantly weakened by the sinking of Moskva, the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet.
This explains why the Kremlin was so desperate to bring anti-aircraft systems and radio equipment to Fidonisi. However, the defense effort turned into a nightmare for Russia because it was so far from its main naval bases in the Black Sea.
Ukrainian military analyst Oleh Zhdanov notes that the deployment of troops in Fidonisi does not make sense for either side, as they will become an easy target. Instead, Mr. Zhdanov advocates the creation of “fire control”, maintaining the ability to hit any target approaching the island.
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