Crimea, Black Sea and Oil Spill

State of emergency declared in Crimea over fuel oil spill in the Black Sea
A regional state of emergency was introduced in the occupied Crimea. The reason was a fuel oil spill in the Black Sea, according to the Russian media. The corresponding decree was issued by the Governor of Crimea Sergey Aksyonov.
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. One tanker sank and another ran aground on December 15 in the Kerch Strait between Russia and the 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.
A race is on to clean up shorelines off Crimea after tons of oil spills from damaged Russian ships
Cleanup continues in the Kerch Strait near Russian-occupied Crimea, a week after at least 3,700 tons of low-grade fuel oil spilled out of two storm-stricken Russian tankers.
2 Russian oil tankers damaged off Crimea, emergency authorities say
Two Russian tankers believed to be carrying thousands of tons of oil were damaged off the coast of Crimea in the early hours of Sunday.
Russia declares emergency after Black Sea oil spill: Key details
Russia declared a federal emergency after a Black Sea oil spill on December 27, 2024, caused by a tanker splitting during a storm. Environmental concerns prompt urgent cleanup efforts.
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Russian tankers damaged, one split in two, during storm in strait between Russia and Crimea
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FIFA apologizes to Ukraine soccer body for Crimea map error at 2026 World Cup draw
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