Russia declares state of emergency over Black Sea oil spill
On Thursday, Russia declared a federal state of emergency following an oil spill caused by two Russian tankers in the Black Sea, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported, according to Reuters.
The tankers were hit by a storm on December 15. One split in two, while the other ran aground.
The resulting spill covered the sandy beaches of Anapa and the surrounding resort area, causing significant damage to local wildlife, including seabirds, dolphins, and porpoises.
More than 10,000 people have been engaged in cleaning up the area.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
