Ukraine: Army attacks Russian troops on Snake Island
Audio from Snake Island appeared on social media just one day when Russia invaded Ukraine in earnest. A warship approaches an island facing the Black Sea, mainly used for marine research, saying, “This is a Russian warship. It is advisable to put down your weapons and surrender to avoid bloodshed. Victims. Otherwise you will be bombed. “After a while of silence, I heard a Ukrainian officer answering,” Russian warship, do it yourself. “
It was believed that a warship fired on the island and a small group died.
However, subsequent statements by the Ukrainian army confirmed that they actually survived.
For many, it’s probably the first time they’ve heard of Jijima.
But since then, vague rocky lands have been the focus of the Ukrainian conflict.
Snake Island: This territory has a long history with ancient Greece (Image: Getty)
Russia: Putin’s army now controls Snake Island (Image: Google Map)
Although the war has attracted the attention of millions of people, little is known about its history and it is shrouded in ancient mysteries.
According to Greek mythology, the island, known as Λευκή (Leukḗ) or White Island in Greek, is visited by the sea and sea god Poseidon for the inhabitants of Achilles and Helen, and for sailors on their journey in the Black Sea. However, I was not allowed to sleep on the island.
Legend has it that Achilles’ mother, Thetis, carried his body and buried it in the hero’s shrine there.
Creepy, ancient documents of testimony from sailors claim that Achilles was often heard laughing with Helen of Sparta as he passed the captain.
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Achilles: His mother, Thetis, sent his corpse to the island for rest. (Image: Getty)
Philostratus, a Greek sophist during the Roman Empire, claimed that Achilles and Helen would actually haunt the island together as lovers.
This is despite Achilles being buried on the island with his childhood companion and presumed lover Patroclus.
Spencer McDaniel, an amateur scholar in ancient Greek history, said in a blog exploring Snake Island:
He mentions the depiction of the Philostratus grape bid at Heroikos 54.10–13. He said that the sailors moored on Snake Island “explained how to spend the night on the island, but those who were forced to spend the night on the ship while moored reported hearings Achilles and Helen. We are drinking and singing together on the island at night. “
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Greek mythology: Achilles plays a central role in Greek mythology (Image: Getty)
Helen of Sparta: Also known as Helen of Troy, she accompanied Achilles on Snake Island. (Image: Getty)
Other ancient writers also tell the story of those who are said to have heard “the bodyless sound of horses, the rattling of their arms, the cry of battle on the ancient battlefield.”
Greek historian Arrian claimed that at Zmiinyi Island’s Periplus, the birds of Snake Island kept their wings clean and the whole thing clean.
Of course, the account is unverifiable and may be exaggerated along with the message behind the story.
Archaeologists have long worked on the island, especially finding fragments of ancient Greek pottery on its shores.
Stamps: A new set of Ukrainian stamps commemorating the Snake Island incident (Image: Getty)
Many are afraid that much of the island’s history could be jeopardized by Ukrainian airstrikes attempting to reclaim territory.
According to an analysis by The New York Times, it’s just a “spot of land,” but the location of the island is “important for efforts to rule the Black Sea.”
As Russia controls the island of Snake, the Kremlin would theoretically block exports from Ukraine’s Black Sea port altogether, as Vladimirputin hopes to occupy many of the port cities of southern Ukraine. I can.
Some experts suggest that island domination provided Russia with a good foundation for dominating the skies of southern Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin: Experts say that the rule of Serpent Island will give Russia a great advantage. (Image: Getty)
Air defense expert Andy Netherwood described the island as an “unsinkable destroyer.”
He told the Guardian: “Think of it as a destroyer that cannot sink. It can control the airspace of the northern Black Sea.”
Ukraine can have a hard time regaining Snake Island, given its almost non-existent naval power. Much of that navy was lost during the 2014 Crimean annexation.
Ukrainian military expert Oleg Zhdanov told the BBC: In southern Ukraine. “