Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed the story in a statement Thursday that said the 13 soldiers would be honored for their bravery. The Border Guards were defending the small island of Zmiinyi located in the Black Sea. A Russian warship ordered them to lay down their arms and surrender peacefully.
"This is a Russian military ship. I suggest you lay down your weapons and surrender to avoid bloodshed and unnecessary victims. Otherwise we will open fire on you," the Russians reportedly told them via radio.
"Russian warship, go fuck yourself!" was the reply.
The Russians opened fire on the island and killed all 13 Border Guards. "All the defenders of the island of Zmiinyi died, but did not surrender," the president later confirmed. "All of them will be named Heroes of Ukraine," he said.
A reported recording of the exchange was posted to social media and was widely circulated. The incident was compared by some to that of the 300 Spartans in antiquity who died defending their homeland against invading hoards of Persia. Zmiinyi island translated to English means Snake island, inspiring some to draw parallels to America's own Gadsden flag. "May the memory of those who gave their lives for Ukraine live forever," said Zelenskyy.
Putin is fighting a battle on his home front as well as anti-invasion protests have roared to life on Russian soil. Some reports say as many as 17,000 people have already been arrested in the demonstrations flaring up across Russia.
Notable Quotes following the Invasion
"Russian warship, go fuck yourself!" was the reply.
The Russians opened fire on the island and killed all 13 Border Guards. "All the defenders of the island of Zmiinyi died, but did not surrender," the president later confirmed. "All of them will be named Heroes of Ukraine," he said.
A reported recording of the exchange was posted to social media and was widely circulated. The incident was compared by some to that of the 300 Spartans in antiquity who died defending their homeland against invading hoards of Persia. Zmiinyi island translated to English means Snake island, inspiring some to draw parallels to America's own Gadsden flag. "May the memory of those who gave their lives for Ukraine live forever," said Zelenskyy.
Putin is fighting a battle on his home front as well as anti-invasion protests have roared to life on Russian soil. Some reports say as many as 17,000 people have already been arrested in the demonstrations flaring up across Russia.
Notable Quotes following the Invasion
Ukrainian President Zelensky: “If you in Europe have military training and don’t want to look on the indecisiveness of your politicians, you can move to our country and together with us, defend Europe, where it’s much needed.”
Retired US Navy Admiral (Ret) James Stavridis: "President Zelenskyy has changed out of his suit and into hunting gear. His government is handing out thousands of rifles and showing their people how to make Molotov cocktails. Message for Vladimir Putin? Buckle up."
Retired CIA Clandestine Intelligence Officer John Sipher: "I see reports that Biden's National Security Council is against additional arms to Ukraine or covert activities against the Kremlin for fear of antagonizing Putin. Crazy if true. Putin has been attacking INSIDE our countries for years and now he’s murdering a Democratic people. Toughen up!"
Retired US Navy Admiral (Ret) James Stavridis: "President Zelenskyy has changed out of his suit and into hunting gear. His government is handing out thousands of rifles and showing their people how to make Molotov cocktails. Message for Vladimir Putin? Buckle up."
Retired CIA Clandestine Intelligence Officer John Sipher: "I see reports that Biden's National Security Council is against additional arms to Ukraine or covert activities against the Kremlin for fear of antagonizing Putin. Crazy if true. Putin has been attacking INSIDE our countries for years and now he’s murdering a Democratic people. Toughen up!"
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