Unseen footage reveals daring Ukrainian recapture of Snake Island

The Ukrainians liberated Snake Island in June 2022. The spectacular operation involved units from the Ukraine Security Service and Ukrainian Military Intelligence divisions. After two years, a video of the counterattack has appeared online.

How did the Russians' recapture of Snake Island unfold? Ukrainian armed forces attacked from the air, striking structures on the small rocky island. The Ukrainian forces combed the area step by step, eliminating the enemy.

Ultimately, the Security Service of Ukraine and Ukrainian intelligence recaptured a crucial point in the battle for the Black Sea. After the counterattack, the Russians gradually began withdrawing their units from the area near Snake Island.

The Ukrainians call to remember those who died during the battle to defend Snake Island, which has belonged to Ukraine since the collapse of the Soviet Union.

The special operation to liberate Snake Island has become an example of the boundless courage and professionalism of our soldiers. We remember the heroes of Ukraine who gave their lives in this battle. Today, we continue the fight and we know: the enemy is doomed, and revenge is inevitable! - wrote the representatives of the Security Service of Ukraine in the description below the video.

Let's add that this was one of the first battles of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine that began in February 2022. The crews of Russian warships then called on the island's defenders to surrender. In response, the commanders of the Russian units heard the now-legendary words: "Russian warship, go f*** yourself."

The island was then lost, and contact with the defenders was broken. It seemed that the island's defenders had died. Ultimately, they were taken into Russian captivity and were freed on March 24, 2022.