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Navigation will be banned due to the construction of the Kerch bridge for the period from August 28 to August 31, 2017, as reported on the site of the Russian-controlled administration of the seaports of the Black Sea.

“Navigation of all ships and vessels, with the exception of ships and vessels of the (Russian) Navy, ships and vessels of the federal security agencies, as well as vessels participating in the technological process of construction (of the Kerch bridge) shall be banned from 00:00 local time on August 28 to 00:00 local time on August 31,” the announcement says.

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