Ukraine war : capture of key Black Sea outposts and strike on Crimea show Kyiv's increasing confidence

Hall, Gavin (2023) Ukraine war : capture of key Black Sea outposts and strike on Crimea show Kyiv's increasing confidence. The Conversation. (https://theconversation.com/ukraine-war-capture-of...)

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Abstract

The recapture, by Ukrainian forces, of the oil and gas platforms off the coast of Crimea known as the “Boyko towers” has both strategic and symbolic significance. Their position, between the westerly-most point of Crimea and Snake Island, in waters close to Ukraine’s border with Romania, puts them in a key location for monitoring Russian activities in the Black Sea.

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