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Conflict over Tuzla Island: Russia’s dam construction in 2003

In 2003, Russia began constructing a dam in the Kerch Strait towards the Ukrainian Tuzla Island. Ukraine reinforced the island’s security and declared the change of state border unacceptable. The construction was halted on October 23, 2003, when the dam approached Ukrainian territory by 102 meters.

In brief

  • Russia started building a dam in the Kerch Strait in 2003.
  • The dam was being constructed towards the Ukrainian Tuzla Island.
  • Ukraine reinforced the island’s security with border guards and military.
  • The dam construction was halted on October 23, 2003.
  • The dam approached Ukrainian territory by 102 meters.
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  • Public2
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  • Anonymousno reports

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