2985World Current AffairsMedium
Zmiinyi Island (Snake Island), which was seen in the news, is located in which Sea/Ocean?
APacific Ocean
BBlack Sea
CNone of these
DMediterranean Sea
Correct answer
B. Black Sea
Explanation
Zmiinyi Island (Snake Island) is a roughly 16-hectare rocky island owned by Ukraine that lies about 300km west of Crimea, in the Black Sea. Ukraine has honoured 13 soldiers who were killed defending the island from Russian forces. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded each of the guards the posthumous title of “Hero of Ukraine”.