How does the Kerch Strait connect the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov?

The Kerch Strait is a narrow waterway located between the Kerch and Taman peninsulas that serves as the vital link between the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea.1

Geographically, the strait acts as a southern gateway for the Sea of Azov, which functions as a northern extension of the Black Sea. In addition to its role as a maritime passage, the strait is spanned by the Kerch Strait Bridge, a significant infrastructure project that provides a direct land connection between Russia and the Crimean Peninsula.12