Kerch Strait incident, Maritime incident in Kerch Strait
The Kerch Strait incident involved the Russian Federation and Ukraine naval forces.
On November 25, 2018, Russian forces seized three Ukrainian navy vessels in the Kerch Strait.
The incident reflects ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine over Crimea.
Navigation through the Kerch Strait is a critical point for maritime transport between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
The incident marked the first open military confrontation between Ukraine and Russian military forces.
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2014 Russian invasion of Crimea, Russo-Ukrainian War
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44.85000,36.38444
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August 31, 2026 12:07
