UPD: Russia has invaded Ukraine: the border guards are threatened from the sea. AUDIO

The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine published today on its Facebook page an audio recording of threats against Ukrainian border guards who are on Zmiiny Island.

UPD: Russia has invaded Ukraine: the border guards are threatened from the sea. AUDIO

UPD: The bad news came from the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine on the evening of February 24th.

"Infrastructure of Zmiiniy Island was destroyed after shelling by the ship artillery.
Besides, connection lost with border guards and warriors of the Ukrainian armed forces.
According to last information Zmiiniy Island was captured by the enemy.
During the day enemy tried to scare Ukrainian defenders of the island with the requirements to surround.
It should be noted, the SBGSU together with the Ukrainian armed forces  and the National Guard of Ukraine continues to fight actively against enemy.
Victory will be ours!"

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The aggressor using aviation against Ukrainian border guards and soldiers of the Armed Forces on the Zmiinyi Island, as well as continues shelling from ship weapons. Not a single surviving building remains on the island. Ukrainian border guards and the Armed Forces hold the defense.

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The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine posted new information:

"Zmiiniy Island was attacked from Russian ships.
The occupiers fired on the island from the ship's artillery.
Border guards and the Armed Forces hold the defense.
Currently, there are two ships of the Russian Black Sea Fleet "Moscow" and "Vasily Bykov" near the island."

In particular, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine reported:

  • "Two unrecognized targets threaten border guards on Zmiiny. Border guards took up the defense.
    Two unrecognized targets approached Snake Island. The occupiers are threatening to demand that the Izmail Border Troops surrender. The aggressor used an international channel of communication for the safety of navigation.
    Border guards took up the defense."

The message of the Russian occupiers is as follows:

"You are in complete isolation, in the zone of destruction of weapons!
If you resist, you will be destroyed! The chances of survival are zero!
Think about your children, loved ones who need you, who love you and are waiting for you at home alive and healthy!
This will end soon and you will continue your usual life.
Make the right decision - stay alive!
To do so, it is enough to inform via communication channels - channel 16, about the intention to cooperate, stop the operation of the radar station and communications equipment, line up and lay down their arms. Proceed according to further instructions."

Today, Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a military operation in Ukraine, with explosions heard across the country and Ukraine’s foreign minister warning a “full-scale invasion” was under way.