On 24 February 2022, the Russian flagship cruiser Moskva began an assault on
Snake Island, a Ukrainian island located in the Black Sea. It is a small island with a single
village
populated
by
fewer than 30 people, that had a contingent of 13 border guards stationed on the island at the time
of
the
attack. The
Moskva called on the soldiers to surrender in return for their safety, which was firmly declined by
the
defenders.
Russian warship:
"Snake Island, I, Russian warship, repeat the offer: put down your arms and
surrender,or you will be bombed. Have you understood me?"
Ukrainian 1 to Ukrainian 2:
"That's it, then. Or, do we need to f**k them back off?"
Ukrainian 2 to Ukrainian 1:
"Might as well."
Ukrainian 1:
"Russian warship, go f**k yourself."