Set of 2 envelopes with special cancellation «Zmiinyi Island – Unconquered. Free. Ukrainian»

On 7 July 2022, the State Flag of Ukraine was raised over Snake Island once again.

To mark the anniversary, Ukrposhta has prepared a set of two illustrated envelopes "Russian warship... all gone!" featuring the "Tryzub" postage stamp and special cancellation postmarks "Snake Island – Unconquered. Free. Ukrainian."

Four years ago, what remained of the Russian forces and their equipment left Snake Island after relentless attacks by Ukraine's Defence Forces, which systematically destroyed Russian air defence systems, military equipment, supply vessels and the island garrison.

The campaign became one of the most complex multi-domain operations of the first months of Russia's full-scale invasion. One of its most remarkable episodes was the combat debut of Ukraine's prototype 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer. Mounted on a barge because the island lay beyond the range of artillery deployed on land, it played a key role in striking Russian positions.

The liberation of Snake Island was a strategic victory. It prevented Russia from establishing full control over the northwestern Black Sea and removed a direct threat to the maritime routes leading to Odesa and the Danube Delta.

Postmark designer: Yurii Lisovskyi.

The special cancellation ceremonies will take place on 7 July 2026 in Kyiv (01001) and Odesa (65001).