KYIV: Russian troops have abandoned their positions on a captured Ukrainian island, a major setback to their invasion effort that weakens their blockade of Ukraine's ports, defense officials said on Thursday.
STRATEGIC LOCATION This handout image courtesy of Maxar Technologies released on Thursday, June 30, 2022 (July 1 in Manila), shows an overview of Snake Island, Ukraine on June 17, 2022. Russian troops have abandoned their positions on a captured Ukrainian island, a major setback to their invasion effort that weakens their blockade of Ukraine’s ports, defense officials said on Thursday. The news from the Black Sea came as NATO leaders wrapped up their summit in Madrid, with US President Joe Biden announcing $800 million in new weapons to help Ukraine fight off Russia’s invasion. AFP PHOTO
KYIV: Russian troops have abandoned their positions on a captured Ukrainian island, a major setback to their invasion effort that weakens their blockade of Ukraine's ports, defense officials said on Thursday.