KYIV. UkraineGate , 6 , June , 2022 | Political News.
Russia has probably transferred several air defense means to the island of Zmiiny, including SAM “Thor” (SA-15) and SAM “Pantsir-C1” (SA-22), according to the British Ministry of Defense in a daily report based on intelligence .
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At sea, after the loss of the Moscow cruiser in April, Russian forces probably transferred several air defenses to the Snake Island in the western part of the Black Sea, including the SA-15 and SA-22 systems. Russian warships operating in the area of Snake Island, “the statement said.
“Russia’s activity on Snake Island is contributing to the blockade of the Ukrainian coast and hindering the resumption of maritime trade, including the export of Ukrainian grain,” British intelligence said.
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The British Defense Ministry also notes that fierce fighting continues in the east of the city of Severodonetsk, and Russian troops continue to advance to Slavyansk as part of an attempt to surround Ukrainian forces.
In addition, British intelligence says that early in the morning of June 5, “Russian X-101 air-based cruise missiles struck the railway infrastructure in Kiev, probably in an attempt to disrupt the supply of Western military equipment to advanced Ukrainian units.”
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According to the Odessa OVA, the occupiers are regrouping forces in the Black Sea and increasing combat capabilities on Zmiiny .
Source: Ukrgate