Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:48pm on 15 Dec 2024,Sunday International
Two Russian oil tankers, Volgoneft-212 and Volgoneft-239, were severely damaged during a storm in the Black Sea, causing an oil spill. One tanker broke in half and sank, while the other reportedly ran aground. The incident occurred in the Kerch Strait, a key shipping route. There were 29 crew members on board; one person was confirmed dead. President Putin has ordered an investigation into potential negligence. Rescue teams, including helicopters and tugboats, are working on cleanup efforts. The tankers were transporting oil within Russian waters. The full impact of the spill remains unclear.
