13 Ukrainian soldiers were stationed on the Snake island in the Black Sea, when they were cornered by Russian warships, being asked to surrender to avoid any bloodshed.

At that time and stage, when you know there is no escape for you, life leaves little choice for you to make. Either you lay down your weapons and accept your defeat, or you stand tall until the last breath and fight till you can’t anymore.

last words for some incredibly brave ukrainians pic.twitter.com/cRYCzGRQtB

— ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) February 25, 2022

However, these handful of Ukrainian soldiers found a third way, and that was not just to stand their ground, but also to give the Russian invaders, a piece of their mind by asking them to go f**k themselves, to be precise.

An audio tape of an exchange between Ukrainian soldiers stationed at an island in the Black Sea and an officer from the Russian Navy has surfaced. It takes us through a brief conversation between the two parties, where the Russian officer can be heard asking Ukrainian soldiers to surrender.

Godspeed brave souls.

“Death is something inevitable. When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace. I believe I have made that effort and that is, therefore, why I will sleep for the eternity.”
— Nelson Mandela

— Big Time (@real_CraigT) February 25, 2022

“This is a Russian military warship,” a voice on the clip said, as reported by CNN. “I suggest you lay down your weapons and surrender to avoid bloodshed and needless casualties. Otherwise you will be bombed.”

In response, the Ukrainians decided to stay completely honest in their skin as they said, “Russian warship, go **** yourself.” Soon after it was reported that all 13 soldiers stationed at the Zmiinyi Island in the Black Sea were killed. But something had lived on, and it was their fearless last memory.

Russia is just killing it's Slavic brothers and sisters, I seriously doubt the Russian forces feel good about this - they will feel a deep shame.

Putin has blood on his hands which cannot be washed off.

— GooRee (@GooRee) February 24, 2022

#RussiaGoFuckYourself

— Rab (@Morlar_) February 24, 2022

They were all killed

Original video link https://t.co/Q0AuO1pXIe

— Abhishek Saxena (@tagabhishek) February 24, 2022

You can see the Russian warship and the lighthouse in the soldier’s video. pic.twitter.com/I6lESVba1g

— Bryce Hamilton (@brycehamilton) February 24, 2022

The clip has made several rounds on the internet with people dropping comments like, “last words for some incredibly brave ukrainians,” while another one wrote, “Legends never die."

The live stream https://t.co/NajLkAwWp6

— jr.maciel (@jrmaciel4) February 25, 2022

One of the soldiers who died. A 23 year old with a lot to live and a "normal life". He did a live stream during the bombings. pic.twitter.com/GwDF8zCkZb

— jr.maciel (@jrmaciel4) February 25, 2022

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky also acknowledged the ‘heroic moment’. "On our Zmiinyi Island, defending it to the last, all the border guards died heroically. But did not give up. All of them will be posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine.” He further said, “May the memory of those who gave their lives for Ukraine live forever.” 

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