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Russia, Ukraine
Ukrainian and Russian intelligence services keep close watch over Kerch Strait Bridge

Published on 22.07.2022 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 3 min

The Russian bridge over the 35 km-long strait, which has both symbolic and strategic importance, has been kept under increased surveillance by both the Ukrainian and Russian intelligence services in recent months.

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