About Sea of Azov Latest News
Recently, Ukraine said it has struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov.
About Sea of Azov
- Location: It is bordered by Ukraine in the northwest and by Russia in the southeast.
- It is connected to the Black Sea in the south via the Strait of Kerch.
- The Kerch Strait is located between the Crimean Peninsula in the west and the Taman Peninsula in the east.
- It is linked with the Atlantic Ocean via the Black Sea, the Sea of Marmara, the Aegean Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea.
- Rivers: The Don and Kuban rivers contribute over 90% of freshwater inflow, reducing salinity and bringing nutrients.
- Chief Ports: Taganrog in Russia, and Mariupol and Berdyans’k in Ukraine.
- Coastal Features: The coastline is low and flat with extensive vegetation, lagoons like Syvash and long sand spits including Arabat, Fedotov and Berdyansk.
- Climate Conditions: It has a continental climate with cold winters (-1 to -5°C, sometimes -30°C) and warm summers (23-25°C), with frequent storms and seasonal ice formation.
Source: BBC
Last updated on June, 2026
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