The defiant last message to a Russian warship from 13 soldiers who refused to surrender a...

The story of 13 Ukrainian soldiers who refused to surrender their island to a Russian warship and their final defiant message is going viral. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed the story in a statement Thursday that said the 13 soldiers would be honored for their bravery.

The soldiers were defending the small island of Zmiinyi located in the Black Sea. A Russian warship ordered them to lay down their arms and surrender peacefully. "This is a Russian military ship. I suggest you lay down your weapons and surrender to avoid bloodshed and unnecessary victims. Otherwise we will open fire on you," the Russians reportedly told them via radio.
"Russian warship, go f*** yourself!" was the reply.