Damaged tanker in Russia's Kerch Strait, photo from 2 days ago
On Tuesday, another Russian tanker, Volgoneft 109, suffered a breakdown in the Kerch Strait, but this time there was no oil contamination of the water. This unit transported 4,000 people. A lot of oil. On Sunday, two tankers, Volgonift 212 and 239, were damaged and subsequently suffered a fuel leak.
Reuters reported, citing Russia's Tass news agency, that the tanker Volgoneft 109, sailing through the Kerch Strait, had sent out a warning signal.
As added, the unit's hull remained intact. There was no oil spill and the crew were reported to be safe.
RIA news agency reported that the tanker was anchored near the Caucasus port in the Kerch Strait. Volgonieft 109 carried 4,000 people. tons of fuel oil.
Breakdown of Russian tanker. There was an oil leak
Two other tankers broke down on Sunday, with Volgoneft 212 breaking in two and Volgoneft 239 running aground. Fuel oil then spilled into the sea.
Russian media reported that more than 3,000 people may have entered the Kerch Strait. Contains large amounts of substances that pose a serious threat to the environment. The total amount of fuel transported by both tankers that were damaged on Sunday was about 9,000 rounds. tone.
Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that one crew member of Volgoneft 212 was killed and 13 people were evacuated.
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Reuters and independent media emphasize that Volgonift 212 and Volgonift 239 are very old ships, built in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
The Kerch Strait lies between Russia and Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula, which Russia annexed in 2014. It connects the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea.
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