Kerch Strait Latest News
Recently, Ukraine claimed responsibility for a powerful underwater explosion that targeted the Kerch Bridge, a critical link between the Russian mainland and occupied Crimea.
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:Â 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.
Kerch Strait FAQs
Q1:Â Where is Black Sea located?
Ans:Â The Black Sea is located at the southeastern extremity of Europe
Q2:Â What is a Strait?
Ans:Â It is a narrow waterway between two pieces of land that connects two large bodies of water.Â
Source:Â LM
