Abstract
Following the break-up of the Soviet Union in 1991, there had been protracted discussions between Russia and Ukraine aimed at reaching an agreement for the joint construction of an international road and rail link across the Kerch Strait that separates Russia from the annexed territory of Crimea. Talks eventually broke down, and after the annexation of Crimea the construction of the bridge went ahead without Ukraine's consent. The Crimean Bridge is a controversial feat of engineering, and in October 2022 it was severely damaged by an explosion. The heavily defended infrastructure is a crucial military resupply route for Russian troops and is regarded by the Ukrainian government as a legitimate military target. E&T examines the bridge's complex story, so far.
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