Posted on May 12, 2022
How The Russian Navy Is Losing Dominance: The Curse Of Snake Island - Naval News
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How The Russian Navy Is Losing Dominance: The Curse Of Snake Island
One of Russia's first moves in its invasion of Ukraine was the capture of Snake Island. Two months later they are desperately struggling to keep it. This is a sign of their weakening dominance over the Northern Black Sea.
One of Russia's first moves in its invasion of Ukraine was the capture of Snake Island. Two months later they are desperately struggling to keep it. This is a sign of their weakening dominance over the Northern Black Sea.
How The Russian Navy Is Losing Dominance: The Curse Of Snake Island - Naval News
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."What Next For The Cursed Isle?
Russia appears determined to keep the island, even at a high cost of troops and equipment. It’s location is strategic. It can provide surveillance, and it prevents Ukraine from benefiting in the same way. And may be important in any peace agreements or end-game territory grabs. And also its defense could become symbolic, in the same way as the Ukrainian hold-out in Mariupol.
It has yet to be seen whether Ukraine will attempt to retake the island. Emotionally there may be a strong motivation to do so. And it could make political and strategic sense.
But if it does the situation could be reversed with Russia free to take pot shots at the Ukrainian garrison. The island is essentially indefensible without effective area air defense. And right now neither side looks like it could achieve that. "
..."What Next For The Cursed Isle?
Russia appears determined to keep the island, even at a high cost of troops and equipment. It’s location is strategic. It can provide surveillance, and it prevents Ukraine from benefiting in the same way. And may be important in any peace agreements or end-game territory grabs. And also its defense could become symbolic, in the same way as the Ukrainian hold-out in Mariupol.
It has yet to be seen whether Ukraine will attempt to retake the island. Emotionally there may be a strong motivation to do so. And it could make political and strategic sense.
But if it does the situation could be reversed with Russia free to take pot shots at the Ukrainian garrison. The island is essentially indefensible without effective area air defense. And right now neither side looks like it could achieve that. "
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Hope the USN = improving their D
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