MOSCOW. Aug 2 (Interfax) - The Russian military has circulated a navigation warning, according to which vessel traffic and air flights are prohibited in the Kerch Strait, the Russian Defense Ministry's website says.
Navigation of all kinds of vessels or other floating crafts, their underwater movement or anchoring, any landing on water by aerial vehicles, any presence of people in water and other activities are prohibited, a statement published in the section with information for sea vessels on the ministry's website says.
There are several exceptions, including vessels of the Russian Navy, the Russian Guard and the Federal Security Service of Russia and vessels moving during daytime on fairways and recommended routes via the Kerch Strait or bound for ports situated in the Kerch Strait, it says.
Certain areas for vessel inspection have been designated, according to the document.