About Kerch Strait:
- Location: It is the only water body that connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Azov.
- It separates the Kerch Peninsula towards the west from the Taman Peninsula (Russia), lying in the east.
- At its narrowest point, which lies at the northern end of the Chushka Landspit, it is only three to five kilometres wide.
- The city of Kerch lies near the middle of the strait, on the Crimean side.
- It has also been a key point of conflict between Russia and Ukraine after Moscow annexed the peninsula from Ukraine in 2014.
- Significance: It is an important global shipping route, providing passage from the Sea of Azov to the Black Sea.
Key facts about Kerch Strait Bridge
- It is also known as the Crimean Bridge, this infrastructure links mainland Russia with Crimea.
- Completed in 2018, it includes a road and rail connection and is the longest bridge in Europe at 19 km.
- It is a symbol of Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.
