The Kerch Strait Cable is a submarine power cable that runs beneath the Kerch Strait, connecting the Russian mainland with the Crimean Peninsula. The cable is approximately 4.5 kilometers long and was completed in late 2015. It was constructed by the Russian company Tekhnologii Monitoringa LLC and is designed to facilitate the transfer of electricity from the Russian power grid to Crimea.
The Kerch Strait Cable has been the subject of controversy since its construction, as it has been seen by some as a symbol of Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014. The cable has also been targeted by Ukrainian activists, who have attempted to disrupt its operation through a series of attacks.
Despite these challenges, the Kerch Strait Cable has remained in operation, providing a crucial source of power to the Crimean Peninsula. The cable has a capacity of 200 MW and is expected to play an important role in meeting the energy needs of the region in the years to come.