| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ONEGA | Strategic lake in North Russia. |
| ROSTOV | Strategic city in Russia. |
| ROUT | "Strategic withdrawal" in Russia. |
| CRIMEA | Strategic region in Russia. |
| TRIPOLI | Strategic seaport in North Africa. |
| ISTRIA | Strategic peninsula in North Adriatic. |
| ALGERIA | Strategic country in North Africa. |
