Training for the landing operation on Snake Island (photo - video screenshot)

On May 8, 2022, a risky amphibious assault operation began on the Black Sea Snake Island. Several helicopters with open landing ramps flew to storm the island captured by the Russians, and groups of military intelligence special forces and fighters from the SBU's Alpha group flew in.

"This was a very important operation for Ukraine. Without control over the island, they would have destroyed us economically," said Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine.

How Ukraine liberated Snake Island and sank the cruiser Moskva with Neptune: LIGA.net watched the documentary "The Sea. The Battle for Snake Island" and recounts the highlights.

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