Chongar bridges

The Chongar bridges span across the strait connecting mainland Ukraine to the Crimean peninsula through dual transportation structures measuring 300 meters in length.

The bridges gained military importance during the Russian Civil War in 1920 when Soviet forces used them to capture Crimea during the Perekop-Chongar Operation.

The bridges represent a connection point between Ukrainian and Russian communities, affecting local populations who maintain family and economic relationships across the strait.

Following missile strikes in 2023, authorities implemented traffic diversions and established a temporary pontoon bridge to maintain essential transportation routes.

The bridges include an abandoned southern structure and a northern section that carries the M18 highway as part of the European route E105.

Location: Dzhankoi Raion

Location: Russia

Location: Ukraine

GPS coordinates: 45.98795,34.55269

Latest update: March 13, 2025 19:19