Zmiinyi

The last defender of Snake Island has returned home

A border guard from Izmail spent more than three years in Russian captivity and will see his youngest son for the first time. During the prisoner exchange on July 23, Ukraine returned the last defender of Zmiinyi Island, Vitaliy Hyrenko. This was reported by the community “Defenders of Zmiiniy”. Vitaliy Hyrenko is a border guard…

24.07.2025 - 09:25
Captain of Russian ship suspected of war crimes during capture of rescue crew near Zmiinyi Island

The investigation established that the Russian officer organized the detention of civilians in inhuman conditions – for this he faces criminal liability.

25.06.2025 - 15:09
The SBG commented on the footage of the battles for gas towers near Zmiinyi

Ukraine retains control over the objects in the Black Sea, which were successfully recaptured from the Russian invaders.

8.10.2024 - 12:18
Defenders of Zmiinyi Island returned home (photo)

After medical and psychological rehabilitation, the defenders of Zmiinyi returned to Odesa to their relatives and friends.

19.07.2024 - 13:03
The SBU showed unique footage of the liberation of Zmiinyi Island (video)

The Security Service of Ukraine has shown unique archival footage of the liberation of Zmiinyi Island from the Russian invaders.

1.07.2024 - 12:43
Ukrainian defenders blasted the Zmiinyi with anti-aircraft missiles on a barge (video)

A Multi Launch Rocket System (MLRS) was loaded onto the barge from which they were blasting the Russian-captured Zmiinyi (Snake) Island.

2.02.2024 - 14:29
State Hydrographic Service is preparing a lawsuit against russia

The State Institution “State Hydrographical Service” plans to receive compensation from russia for the damages caused during the occupation of Crimea and other territories of Ukraine.

21.12.2022 - 17:30
The details of the sea battle for the Zmiinyi Island were revealed

The New York Times published new data on the battles for Snake Island.

28.11.2022 - 10:45
Three border guards from Zmiinyi Island were returned from captivity

50 Ukrainian soldiers returned from ussian captivity on November 24. 6 of them are border guards.

25.11.2022 - 13:20
Directing to follow russian warship is not a violation

The National Agency of Ukraine for Civil Service has officially allowed the use of the famous phrase of the border guards from Zmiyinyy Island.

23.03.2022 - 13:30