The defenders of the small Ukrainian island of Zmiinyi in the Black Sea may still be alive, according to a statement released on Saturday by the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGSU).
Highlights
- Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is encountering “stiffer than expected” resistance from the Ukrainian military and unexpected difficulties supplying its forces.
- Russia is suffering heavier losses in personnel, armor and aircraft than expected, US officials say.
- Russia has yet to establish air supremacy over Ukraine, a senior defense official says.
- As of Saturday evening, the US had not seen any indication the Russian military has taken control over any Ukrainian cities, the official said, even as Russian forces have moved to surround some population centers, including the capital of Kyiv.
- The defenders of the small Ukrainian island of Zmiinyi in the Black Sea may still be alive, according to a statement released on Saturday.