“There’s rationing in Crimea because Russia has some real logistical problems without a land bridge.”
That is where the report last weekend about moving heavy pontoon bridging equipment from all over Russia comes in to play. Everything is bottle-necking at the crossing.
They plan to open a pontoon bridge across the Kerch Straights for light vehicles, while reserving the ferry space for heavy trucks, buses, and pedestrians.
There was also an article about the Ferry company trying to lease another ferry from Greece a few days ago.
Yes and they are actively surveying for a suspension bridge over the Kerch Straits.
Ice in the winter has always been the problem but not insurmountable.