Ecological Calamity: Russian Oil Spill

An oil spill from two Russian tankers in the Black Sea has resulted in extensive environmental damage. The incident, deemed an ecological disaster by President Vladimir Putin, has led to oil contaminating numerous kilometers of the Russian coastline after the tankers were damaged during a storm.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Moscow | Updated: 19-12-2024 16:05 IST | Created: 19-12-2024 16:05 IST
Ecological Calamity: Russian Oil Spill
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An environmental crisis has unfolded as an oil spill from two Russian tankers has severely affected the Black Sea. President Vladimir Putin has declared it an ecological disaster, emphasizing the significance of the damage.

The oil spill occurred over the weekend when the two tankers were battered by a severe storm, leading to substantial leaks into the sea.

As a consequence, oil has tainted dozens of kilometers of the coastline, raising alarms about the ecological repercussions and prompting calls for urgent response measures.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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