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Melting Arctic Ice Redraws Russia's Map, Unlocking Strategic Advantages
Melting Arctic Ice Redraws Russia's Map, Unlocking Strategic Advantages
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According to satellite analysis by hydrographers of the Russian Northern Fleet and Russian experts, melting ice has caused the emergence of approximately 30... 06.09.2026, Sputnik India
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Melting Arctic Ice Redraws Russia's Map, Unlocking Strategic Advantages
According to satellite analysis by hydrographers of the Russian Northern Fleet and Russian experts, melting ice has caused the emergence of approximately 30 new islands over the past 15 years.
Key information about these islands:
The largest island covers approximately 200 square kilometers
A 400x121 meter piece of land separated from the mainland in Borzov Bay on Novaya Zemlya in 2025
Each new island expands
Russia's sovereign territory and exclusive economic zone
They may contain untapped oil and gas reserves
Fishing spots previously inaccessible will now be easily accessible.
