Russia declares emergency after Black Sea oil spill

Federal emergency due to oil spill in the Black Sea: all known facts and consequences
The Russian government made the declaration after a number of its tankers were sank in the body of water between itself, Ukraine, Turkey and Romania.
Russia Declares Federal Emergency Over Black Sea Oil Spill
Fuel oil spilled into the Black Sea by two storm-wrecked Russian tankers was washed ashore in southwestern Russia.
Russia Responds to Black Sea Oil Spill with Emergency Measures
Russia has declared a federal emergency following a significant oil spill in the Black Sea. The spill, which poses severe environmental and economic risks, has prompted immediate containment efforts and heightened concern among environmental groups.
Russia warns of severe environmental damage from huge Black Sea oil spill
Russia has warned of severe environmental damage from a huge oil spill in the Black Sea caused when two tankers were hit by a storm near Crimea, which has declared a state of emergency. One tanker sank and another ran aground on 15 December in the Kerch strait between Russia and the illegally annexed Crimean peninsula.
Oil spill in Black Sea sparks environmental emergency near Crimea
Authorities estimate the tankers were carrying 9,200 tons of fuel oil, of which approximately 40% potentially leaked into the sea. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov described the situation as "truly critical.
Russian Officials Declare Federal Emergency After a Massive Oil Spill in the Black Sea
A winter storm caused an oil tanker to essential split in half in the Black Sea, dumping 4,000 tons of the liquid off the coast of Crimea.
Russia Says Oil Spill 'Critical' As Crimea Declares Emergency
Russia warned on Saturday of severe environmental damage from a huge oil spill in the Black Sea caused when two tankers collided in a storm near Crimea, which declared a state of emergency.
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