Guessing here but It is possibly strategic as it will mean they can open up the port facility again and pass between the island into Romanian waters. It would also prevent the island being used to shell Odessa.? And dependant on what they can put on it they can possibly screw up any landing forces at Odessa, probably why it was an early target.
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Last edited by NutLoose; 7th May 2022 at 21:02.