* Ukraine and Russia both said Russian troops withdrew from the strategic Snake Island.
* Ukraine had been firing missiles to try to reclaim it, and said those efforts drove the Russians away.
* Russia claimed it left as a "gesture of goodwill" so food could be exported from Ukraine.
Ukraine said that its missile strikes on Snake Island, the scene of some of the most talked-about fighting in the Russian invasion, drove away Russian troops who were trying to set up a military base there.
Russia confirmed that its troops had left the Black Sea island, but painted its departure as a "gesture of goodwill."
The island, also known as Zmiinyi Island, was the scene of one of the most famous exchanges of the invasion after a Ukrainian guard responded to a Russian warship's order to surrender with the phrase "Russian warship, go fuck yourself" in one of the first few days of the invasion.
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WNU Editor: I prefer Ukraine's explanation on why the Russian military abandoned Snake Island. The island is within the range of Ukraine artillery, and it holds no real military strategic value in this war. It looks like the Russian military made the calculation that it would be a waste of resources to keep a presence on this rock under this regular bombardment, hence the decision to abandon it.
As for the Ukraine military. They are hailing this as a victory, but I doubt they are going to position military forces there. They would be sitting ducks for the Russian navy.
Russian Military Leaves Snake Island
Russia abandons Snake Island in strategic victory for Kyiv, followed by missile killing 10 in Odesa residential building -- ABC News Australia
Ukraine Takes Control Of Snake Island, Fighting Rages In Lysychansk -- RFE
Russian forces 'hurriedly evacuated' infamous Snake Island, says Ukrainian military -- FOX News
Russia abandons Snake Island in strategic victory for Ukraine -- Jerusalem Post
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