Retreating Ice Redraws Map of Russia’s High Arctic and Promises Rreal Strategic Gain

 / Go to the mediabankThe atomic icebreaker Yamal during researches carried out in the Kara Sea as part of the world’s largest Arctic expedition in the recent 20 years, Kara-Winter 2015 / Go to the mediabank

Nearly 30 new islands have emerged from the melting ice over the past 15 years, according to Northern Fleet hydrographers and satellite analysis by Russian specialists.Most sit on Franz Josef Land and Novaya ZemlyaLargest covers nearly 200 sq km — roughly 3× Manhattans400×121-meter landmass broke away from the mainland in Borzov Bay on Novaya Zemlya in 2025Every new island extends Russia’s sovereign territory and exclusive economic zoneThey may contain untapped oil and gas reservesPreviously unreachable fishing grounds become accessibleWorldRussia’s Trans-Arctic Corridor to Expand Access to Asian Markets, Including India2 September, 15:27 GMT

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