State of emergency declared in Russia's Anapa due to oil spill following tanker collapse
Spilled oil has washed up along "tens of kilometres" of the Russian Black Sea coast after two tankers were badly damaged in a storm at the weekend, a local governor said on Tuesday. Credit: Social media,
Volunteers battle to clear spilled oil on Russia's Black Sea coast
Volunteers struggle to clear spilled oil on Russia's Black Sea coast after a storm damaged two tankers "It was only when we arrived here that we understood how serious the scale of damage is. We are now removing the top layer,
Black Sea Oil Spill Crisis: Environmental Emergency Declared
A federal emergency was declared in Russia following an oil spill caused by two tankers in the Black Sea. A storm led to one tanker splitting in half and the other running aground, resulting in severe environmental impact.
Russian region declares emergency situation as Black Sea oil spill fallout widens
Authorities in Russia's southern Krasnodar region on Wednesday declared a region-wide emergency, saying that oil was still washing up on the coastline 10 days after two ageing tankers ran into trouble.
Russian oil spill contaminates 50km of Black Sea beaches
Russia Wednesday expanded an operation to clean up thousands of tonnes of oil that spilt into the sea and contaminated 50 kilometers of beaches after tanker ships were wrecked in a storm.
Russian Regions Declare State of Emergency After Tankers 'Split in Half'
On December 17, Russian authorities declared that the oil spill had led to a state of emergency being declared in two municipalities of Krasnodar Krai, a territory in southwestern Russia. Sergei Shtrikov, the region's minister of civil defense and emergencies, announced the news on TV, according to Russian state news agency Tass.
Third Russian Tanker Issues Distress Signal as Oil Washes Up on Black Sea Coast
Spilled oil has washed up along "tens of kilometres" of the Russian Black Sea coast after two tankers were badly damaged in a storm at the
Russia Says Oil Spill 'Critical' As Crimea Declares Emergency
Russia warned on Saturday of severe environmental damage from a huge oil spill in the Black Sea caused when two tankers collided in a storm near Crimea, which declared a state of emergency.
Russia declares emergency after Black Sea oil spill: Key details
Russia declared a federal emergency after a Black Sea oil spill on December 27, 2024, caused by a tanker splitting during a storm. Environmental concerns prompt urgent cleanup efforts.
Black Sea oil spill worsens as third Russian tanker sends distress call
Spilled oil has washed up along "tens of kilometres" of the Russian Black Sea coast after two tankers were badly damaged in a storm at the weekend, a regional official said on Tuesday, and state media said a third ship was now in trouble.
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Oil spill reaches and covers coast in Anapa, Krasnodar
On December 17, 2024, in Anapa, Krasnodar, Russia, a video showed an oil spill reaching and covering the coast with tons of ...
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Rescuers save approximately 1,500 birds in Anapa after oil spill from distressed tankers
TASS/. Approximately 1,500 birds have been rescued in Anapa, a resort town in southern Russia, after oil from two damaged tankers spilled into the waters of the Black Sea, the operational ...
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'Oil is everywhere': Russians tackle Black Sea spill
Around 4,000 volunteers have been cleaning beaches near the resort city of Anapa from the spill from two tankers, which ...
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Four tonnes of oil-containing liquid cleaned up at Anapa port after Kerch Strait tanker wrecks - Russian Emergency Situations Ministry
"The coastline is being examined and cleaned up. Rescuers and volunteers have removed 3.3 tonnes of polluted sand and soil. A hundred square meters of waters have been treated with sorbent and four ...