Natalia Gozak, director of Greenpeace Ukraine, indicated that the oil spill from the Russian tankers in the Kerch Strait poses severe risks comparable to the flooding from the Kakhovka dam explosion in June 2023.
The destruction of the Kakhovka dam flooded an extensive area, devastated wildlife, and unleashed potential pollutants, highlighting the significant environmental challenges following such disasters.
With environmental cleanup unlikely a priority for Russia, the regions impacted by the oil spill are at risk, alongside the health of wildlife and future generations.
Current conditions from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war complicate the assessment of the oil spill consequences and make immediate cleanup efforts exceptionally challenging.
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