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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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Updated: Dec 16th, 2024, 3:08 PM ET

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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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