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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.

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

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© Sputnik / Valeriy Melnikov / 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

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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 Zemlya

Largest covers nearly 200 sq km - roughly 3× Manhattans

400×121-meter landmass broke away from the mainland in Borzov Bay on Novaya Zemlya in 2025

Every new island extends Russia’s sovereign territory and exclusive economic zone

They may contain untapped oil and gas reserves

Previously unreachable fishing grounds become accessible