The image, taken on Sunday by Maxar Technologies, shows damage to some buildings from Russian military strikes, as well as a Russian naval vessel anchored in the Black Sea.
The first clear satellite image has emerged of Snake Island, where Ukrainian defenders famously responded to the threat of Russian invasion with the words: "Russian warship, go f*** yourself."
It backs reports from the beginning of the Russian invasion that the island came under assault after its Ukrainian garrison rejected Russian surrender demands.The Ukrainian troops were all killed -- and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said they would be"awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine posthumously" -- but later the Ukrainian military said they were"alive and well" and taken prisoner.ReplayMore Videos ...
Ukrainian Navy says soldiers who cursed out Russian warship are still alive 02:59According to the Ukrainian Navy, the garrison on the island repelled two attacks by Russian forces but in the end was forced to surrender"due to the lack of ammunition."A Ukrainian statement said that Russian attackers destroyed the island's infrastructure, including lighthouses, towers and antennas -- some of the damage that can now be seen in the new satellite photo.
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