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

Dec. 16, 2024 12:56 PM EST

MOSCOW (AP) — An estimated 3,700 tons of low-grade fuel oil had spilled into the Kerch Strait after two Russian ships were seriously damaged by stormy weather, Russian state media reported Monday. The two ships, the Volgoneft 239 and the Volgoneft 212, were transporting roughly...

Oil spill in Kerch Strait after two Russian oil tankers seriously damaged in storm

Dec. 15, 2024 10:59 AM EST

MOSCOW (AP) — Two Russian oil tankers have been seriously damaged following a storm in the Kerch Strait, spilling oil and sparking an emergency rescue operation, Russian officials told state news outlets Sunday. Some reports said at least one of the vessels later sank. ...