Major Oil Spill in Kerch Strait Following Storm Damage to Russian Tankers

A significant oil spill occurred in the Kerch Strait after two Russian tankers were damaged by storms, prompting environmental concerns and rescue operations.

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Ukraine calls for sanctions against Russia oil tankers over Black Sea spill

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Russian tanker breaks apart in storm, spills fuel in Black Sea

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Damaged Russian ships spilled an estimated 3,700 tons of oil in Kerch Strait, state media says

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Severe storm conditions led to the sinking of the Russian tanker Volgoneft-212 and damage to the Volgoneft-239, resulting in an estimated 3,700 tons of oil spilling into the Kerch Strait. The situation is exacerbated by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with Ukrainian officials calling the spill a large-scale environmental disaster and urging international sanctions against Russia's aged tanker fleet, seen as a threat to the region's ecology. Emergency rescue operations are underway as authorities assess the environmental impact.

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