Kerch Strait Oil Spill: Thousands of Tons of Fuel Oil Released
Two Volga-class tankers sank in the Kerch Strait on December 15th, 2024, spilling thousands of tons of fuel oil, killing one sailor, and polluting dozens of kilometers of coastline in the Krasnodar region, with potential impacts on Crimea depending on wind direction; cleanup efforts are underway.
Kerch Strait Oil Spill: Thousands of Tons of Fuel Oil Released
Two Volga-class tankers sank in the Kerch Strait on December 15th, 2024, spilling thousands of tons of fuel oil, killing one sailor, and polluting dozens of kilometers of coastline in the Krasnodar region, with potential impacts on Crimea depending on wind direction; cleanup efforts are underway.
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32% Bias Score
Two Tankers Sink in Kerch Strait Storm: One Sailor Dead
Two Volgoneft tankers carrying oil products sank in the Kerch Strait on December 15th, 2024, due to a severe storm; one crew member died, and the remaining crew members are awaiting evacuation.
Two Tankers Sink in Kerch Strait Storm: One Sailor Dead
Two Volgoneft tankers carrying oil products sank in the Kerch Strait on December 15th, 2024, due to a severe storm; one crew member died, and the remaining crew members are awaiting evacuation.
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24% Bias Score