Thirteen Ukrainian soldiers guarding the Snake Island (Zmiinyi Island) in the Black Sea were reportedly killed after they refused to lay down arms and surrender, asking the Russian warship to "go fuck yourself" instead.
In a video that is widely circulated reveals an exchange between Ukrainian border guards at the island and the invading Russian forces. "This is a Russian warship. I propose you lay down your weapons and surrender to avoid bloodshed and unnecessary victims. Otherwise you will be bombed,” the transcript of the audio exchange read.
“This is a Russian warship, I repeat. I suggest you surrender your weapons and capitulate otherwise I will open fire. Do you copy?” the Russian side warned again.
To this, one of the Ukrainian soldiers said, “This is it," and asked his fellow soldier, "Should I tell him to go fuck himself?”
“Russian warship, go fuck yourself,” said the soldier, in response to the Russian warnings.
Russian warship: "I suggest you lay down your arms and surrender, otherwise you'll be hit"
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Ukrainian post: "Russian warship, go fuck yourself"
All 13 service members on the island were killed. pic.twitter.com/sQSQhklzBC
Ukraine had lost contact with its forces on the island on Thursday after Russia conducted strikes from air and sea, Kyiv said.
According to Reuters, Ukraine says it will posthumously honour the brave border guards who were killed defending the tiny island.
