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The Russian tanker disaster and an oil leak in Kerch Strait: What it means
4 days, 18 hours ago

The Russian tanker disaster and an oil leak in Kerch Strait: What it means

Al Jazeera  

During wartime, the effects on the environment from such accidents are likely to be far worse than usual. The Kerch Strait, where the accidents occurred, separates Russian-occupied Crimea from Russia’s mainland and is an important global shipping route connecting vessels moving between the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea. “Most of the more than a thousand tankers of the …

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

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

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — 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. Preliminary estimates say that 3,700 tons of mazut leaked into the sea, Russian state news outlet RIA Novosti reported, citing an unnamed source. If it is driven ashore, then …

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Black Sea storm: Two Russian oil tankers damaged in Kerch Strait, one sailor dead
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1 week, 1 day ago

Black Sea storm: Two Russian oil tankers damaged in Kerch Strait, one sailor dead

Live Mint  

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. The Volgoneft-212 tanker, which was carrying a crew of 13 and a cargo of fuel oil, ran aground and had its bow torn away, the Tass news agency reported, citing …

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Oil spill in Kerch Strait after two Russian oil tankers seriously damaged in storm
1 week, 1 day ago

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two Russian oil tankers have …

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Russian tanker splits in storm, spills oil in Kerch Strait waterway that connects Black Sea, Sea of Azov
1 week, 1 day ago

Russian tanker splits in storm, spills oil in Kerch Strait waterway that connects Black Sea, Sea of Azov

Firstpost  

Russia’s Emergency Ministry said more than 50 personnel and equipment, including Mi-8 helicopters and rescue tugboats, had been deployed to the area to assist A Russian oil tanker carrying thousands of tonnes of fuel oil split apart during a severe storm in the Kerch Strait on Sunday, spilling oil into the waters and leaving at least one crew member dead, …

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Oil spill in Kerch Strait after two Russian oil tankers seriously damaged in storm
1 week, 1 day ago

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

LA Times  

This photo taken from a video released by the Russian Southern Transport Prosecutor’s Office shows a Volgoneft-212 tanker wrecked by a storm in the Kerch Strait, Russia, on Sunday. 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. The …

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Ukraine accuses Russia of seeking to illegally control strategic sea as arbitration hearings open
3 months ago

Ukraine accuses Russia of seeking to illegally control strategic sea as arbitration hearings open

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Ukraine on Monday accused Russia of seeking to illegally seize control of the strategically important Sea of Azov and Kerch Strait, as hearings opened in a high-stakes arbitration case between Kyiv and Moscow. The hearings at the Permanent Court of Arbitration are the latest in a string of international legal cases involving Russia and Ukraine linked …

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Russia-Ukraine crisis: Kiev declares martial law as world powers condemn the seizure of ships by Putin's forces near Crimea
4 years, 3 months ago

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Kiev declares martial law as world powers condemn the seizure of ships by Putin's forces near Crimea

The Independent  

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