Kerch Strait ( UPSC Prelims)

News Context

 ● Ukraine has recently acknowledged its role in the underwater blast that harmed the Kerch Bridge.  
      ○ The 19km bridge spans the Kerch Strait, serving as a direct connection between Russia's transport network and the Crimean peninsula.

About Kerch Strait

 ● Location: The Kerch Strait serves as a link between the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea.  
        ○ A strait is a slender waterway that joins two larger water bodies.
  ● Significance: It is a crucial passage for the export of Russian grain, crude oil, fuel oil, LNG, and other commodities.