More than 30 dolphins have died since two oil tankers were damaged in a storm in the Kerch Strait three weeks ago. This is reported by a Russian animal protection group that is monitoring the consequences of the oil spill.
WorldTwo regions on Crimea have declared a state of emergency due to oil spills from two Russian tankers that recently sank.
WorldOne week after two Russian tankers capsized in the Kerch Strait, with thousands of tons of leaked oil as a result, efforts are underway to clean up the beaches on the occupied Crimean Peninsula. The environmental damage is described as extensive and eleven dolphins are reported to have been found dead.
WorldThe Russian resort town of Anapa on the Black Sea has declared a state of emergency since leaked oil from two damaged tankers washed up along the coast.
WorldTwo older Russian tankers ended up in distress at sea in the Kerch Strait off the annexed Crimean Peninsula on Sunday. Russia is now confirming oil spills.
WorldProtected nature on the Crimean Peninsula may take a hit if the oil from the distressed Russian tankers is not sanitized, according to environmental researcher Maria Granberg. It's a race against time – but the question is how much priority the emissions are given in times of war.
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