A crucial waterway between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, separating Crimea from the Russian mainland
Temporary clearance has allowed ships to leave Temryuk and Kavkaz, with at least one vessel passing the Kerch Strait into the Black Sea. Permits through November 15 indicate a shift in maritime access amid a localized ceasefire for humanitarian aid in Kherson. The moves follow ongoing tensions over Black Sea shipping and the collapsed grain deal.