Kerch Strait

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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: 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.

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Kerch Strait FAQs

Q1: Where is Black Sea located?

Ans: The Black Sea is located at the southeastern extremity of Europe

Q2: What is a Strait?

Ans: It is a narrow waterway between two pieces of land that connects two large bodies of water. 

Source: LM