Russia has labelled it a ‘gesture of goodwill’ Russia has withdrawn from Snake Island, where a group of Ukrainian soldiers famously told a Russian warship to “go f*** yourself.” The Russian defence ministry has said that the move shows that they are not impeding efforts from the United Nations (UN) to organise a humanitarian corridor […]
3 years ago
The Moskva is the flagship of the Russian navy The Russian warship that attacked the iconic Snake Island defenders has had to be evacuated after it was badly damaged in an explosion. According to a Ukrainian official, the Moskva was hit by a cruise missile attack. All 500 of the ship’s crew were saved according […]
4 years ago
Their iconic ‘go f**k yourself” has become synonymous with Ukraine’s resistance The Snake Island border patrol guards who shouted “go f**k yourself” at Russian soldiers have now been freed in a Ukraine and Russia prisoner exchange. Soldiers stationed on Zmiinyi Island, commonly referred to as Snake Island, received worldwide fame after their tense standoff with […]
4 years ago
Ukrainian Navy attacked the ship at night The Russian warship that fired on Ukrainian soldiers after being told to “go f–k yourself” at Snake Island has been destroyed by Ukrainian forces. In a clip shared by the Ukrainian Navy on Monday, a barrage of missiles can be seen during the defence of Odessa, on the […]
4 years ago
The Snake Island border guards had received widespread admiration for their bravery The Ukrainian sailors who told a Russian warship to “go f**k yourself” are alive, the navy has confirmed. Initial reports suggested the 13 border guards had died after refusing to surrender Snake Island when they were confronted by Russian air and sea forces […]
4 years ago
The soldiers were assumed dead after a Russian warship threatened to bomb them The Thirteen Ukraine border guards who were presumed dead after they told a Russian warship to “go f**k yourself” may actually be alive. Soldiers on Zmiinyi Island, also known as Snake Island, were thought to be dead following their standoff with a […]
4 years ago