The battle for Snake Island, the invaders are trying to equip positions on the island
Kostiantyn Golubtsov
Published: May 16 2022 at 01:07 pmSource: myukraineis.org
The Russian invaders are forced to maintain the maritime "road of life" between Crimea and Snake Island, where they continue to build up their own presence.
ers are forced to maintain the maritime "road of life" between Crimea and Snake Island, where they continue to build up their own presence.
In particular, the aggressor placed several air defense anti-aircraft missile systems on the island and at the same time increased their number in Western Crimea, ARC reports .
Satellite images show that the "cover" of the "Kerch Bridge" by the aggressor has decreased by the corresponding number of air defense systems.
Also, the occupiers began diving work on Snake Island apparently hoping to raise their own equipment and ships flooded during the attacks of the Ukrainian army.
According to the local population, as of the morning of March 16, up to three large landing ships of the Black Sea Fleet were seen on the roadstead of Lake Donuzlav, presumably arriving in this area for loading.
Also, several small boats and other aggressor ships were seen near Donuzlav.
Under such conditions, the aggressor continues to launch rocket attacks from the Black Sea on civilian and infrastructure facilities in the Odessa region.

What is the situation on Snake Island: briefly about the latest news
- The Russian Frigate "Admiral Makarov" was hit by a "Neptune" missile
- Meanwhile, British intelligence reports numerous attempts by the occupiers to strengthen their garrison on Zmiiny, but these attempts thwarted the Armed Forces.
- Russian propaganda deceives its viewers by claiming "great success" on the island. No evidence is provided. Meanwhile, the Armed Forces are showing a video of the destruction of enemy equipment.
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