Recently, Ukraine said it has struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov.
About Sea of Azov:
Location: It is bordered by Ukraine in the northwest and by Russia in the southeast.
It is connected to the Black Sea in the south via the Strait of Kerch.
The Kerch Strait is located between the Crimean Peninsula in the west and the Taman Peninsula in the east.
It is linked with the Atlantic Ocean via the Black Sea, the Sea of Marmara, the Aegean Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea.
Rivers: The Don and Kuban rivers contribute over 90% of freshwater inflow, reducing salinity and bringing nutrients.
Chief Ports: Taganrog in Russia, and Mariupol and Berdyans’k in Ukraine.
Coastal Features: The coastline is low and flat with extensive vegetation, lagoons like Syvash and long sand spits including Arabat, Fedotov and Berdyansk.
Climate Conditions: It has a continental climate with cold winters (-1 to -5°C, sometimes -30°C) and warm summers (23-25°C), with frequent storms and seasonal ice formation.
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