Moscow and Kiev issue update on Ukrainian border guards reported killed
The Ukrainian president earlier claimed that all defenders died in a fight with Russian forces.

The Russian military has claimed that Ukrainian border guards, whom Ukraine initially declared entirely slain, survived, while Kiev's military concurred that it might indeed be the case.

Both countries’ armed forces on Saturday said that a group of Ukrainian border guards stationed on Zmeinyy (Snake) Island, located some 48km off Ukraine’s southern coast in the Black Sea, were captured by Russian forces. Russia says they were taken alive and unharmed to Sevastopol in Crimea.

However, the initial story allegedly went as follows: a group of 13 border guards on the island were confronted by a Russian warship on Thursday. The Russian ship ordered the group by radio to surrender, the Ukrainians replied “go f**k yourself,” and the Russian ship opened fire. After several hours of fighting, all the guards were killed.

The story spread like wildfire on social media and was held up by the Ukrainian government, Western media outlets and journalists as an example of Ukrainian “heroism.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky honored the troops he declared slain, saying: “On our [Snake] Island, defending it to the last, all the border guards died heroically,” and promising to award them the posthumous title of “Hero of Ukraine.”

The first signs that something else may have happened came early on Saturday, as Russia’s Black Sea Fleet announced that dozens of Ukrainian border troops were delivered to Sevastopol, Crimea, with videos online purportedly showing their arrival.

Ukraine’s Border Guard Service stated shortly afterwards that the troops on Snake Island “bravely defended themselves,” but were taken prisoner when the island was captured. According to the military branch, reports that all had perished were “preliminary,” and came after the Ukrainian military lost contact with the island. The ministry did not say how many guards were stationed on the island, and did not claim to know whether any died or were injured.

The Russian Ministry of Defense likewise confirmed the capture of the island. Spokesman Major General Igor Konashenkov said that 82 Ukrainian servicemen had been stationed on the island, that all surrendered, and that none were injured. Konashenkov said that as prisoners were being transported off the island, 16 Ukrainian Navy boats disguised as civilian vessels launched an attack on Russia’s Black Sea fleet.

Konashenkov said that Russians destroyed six of the Ukrainian vessels, and claimed that US drones were seen operating in the area, suggesting that the US “directed” the Ukrainian boats. These reports have not yet been corroborated.

A recording of the Snake Island garrison supposedly telling the Russian ship to “go f**k yourself” is still circulating on social media. There is currently no evidence that the recording is genuine, and Ukraine’s Border Guard Service only said that the troops gave a message indicating “no one will surrender.”

bonechamberlain:
This is more of a western propaganda war. 80% of all news here supporting Ukraine are fake news spearheaded by the US.

What people have failed to realize is that the Russian army haven't gone all out, (I doubt if they have used 10% of their capabilities) as they are trying as much as possible to minimise civilian losses and make Ukrainian citizens believe that they aren't against them.
If Russia goes all out, probably use just 30% of their military capabilities. Zelensky, Klitschko and the elite forming Patriots would be the first to either go under ground or flee.

excanny:


I'm just laughing at those people hailing Ukraine. Russia, a dangerous country that America fears, Ukrainians are busy flexing muscles with, instead of surrendering.

Russia is increasing the their capability to around 15% from Monday, when they start deploying the newly arrived flamethrowers.

Ukraine still thinks its hide and seek game still.

The wise Ukrainians have until Sunday to flee.

ednut1:
propaganda in full swing by the media. They will never show you killings in Tigray, Yemen but they will show Ukraine own. then you the stupid black man will cry for whites wey no send you kai

Guyman02:
GOTV CNN viewers already have a thread on FP claiming that they were killed after saying Go F...c yourself

I am happy I no longer get all my news from western media propaganda. I have even stopped watching CNN thanks to many people here that opened my eyes

Lalasticlala, mynd44 are you seeing what am seeing?

ednut1:
propaganda in full swing by the media. They will never show you killings in Tigray, Yemen but they will show Ukraine own. then you the stupid black man will cry for whites wey no send you kai

Mossadd:
I knew that it was one of western propaganda to gain public sympathy to cover up for their comedian president.who was there that recorded "go Bleep yourself'

Guyman02:
GOTV CNN viewers already have a thread on FP claiming that they were killed after saying Go F...c yourself

I am happy I no longer get all my news from western media propaganda. I have even stopped watching CNN thanks to many people here that opened my eyes

Lalasticlala, mynd44 are you seeing what am seeing?

Guyman02:

https://www.rt.com/news/550717-snake-island-guards-surrendered/

Surrendered Ukrainian sailors in Snake Island collecting water and food rations from Russian troops

Guyman02:
GOTV CNN viewers already have a thread on FP claiming that they were killed after saying Go F...c yourself

I am happy I no longer get all my news from western media propaganda. I have even stopped watching CNN thanks to many people here that opened my eyes

Lalasticlala, mynd44 are you seeing what am seeing?

excanny:


I'm just laughing at those people hailing Ukraine. Russia, a dangerous country that America fears, Ukrainians are busy flexing muscles with, instead of surrendering.

Russia is increasing the their capability to around 15% from Monday, when they start deploying the newly arrived flamethrowers.

Ukraine still thinks its hide and seek game still.

The wise Ukrainians have until Sunday to flee.