Kerch Strait

The Kerch Strait is a narrow waterway that separates Crimea and Kuban, connecting the Sea of Azov with the Black Sea. It is a strategically important maritime route that holds significance for navigation and the region's economy. The strait is also known as the Cimmerian Bosporus. In the context of Russian aggression against Ukraine, the strait has gained particular importance as an object of military operations and critical infrastructure.