Kerch Strait and Crimean Bridge

Current Context: The Security Service of Ukraine conducted an underwater explosive operation against the Crimean Bridge over the Kerch Strait—damaging a pillar and temporarily halting road and rail traffic on the 19-kilometre link between the Russian mainland and the Crimean Peninsula.

ABOUT:

• Kerch Strait:
  • Connects the Black Sea and Sea of Azov between Russia’s Taman Peninsula and Crimea’s Kerch Peninsula.
  • Narrowest width: 3–5 km at Chushka Spit.
• Crimean Bridge:
  • Completed: 2018; Length: 19 km (Europe’s longest).
  • Function: Dual road and rail link critical for Russian military logistics.